The ruptured duck is not the only honorable discharge lapel pin. On his right breast is the ruptured duck, his honorable discharge emblem. Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers, who served in world war ii. Browsing though my issue of wwii magazine has left several websites listed, but as to their guarenteed authenticity i am confused. Wwii propaganda cartoon donald gets drafted 1942 youtube. It was warn on the right breast of the uniform and signified that, even though. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the.
Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a 5 panel high profile or 6 panel low profile cap. The origins of the term, ruptured duck are unknown. Ive also ordered some unique items in the past and it came with a typed and signed letter from bill explaining exactly what he perceived it to be and listed the provenance. Our range of german wwii products covers all services in the world war two german armed forces the army wehrmacht, luftwaffe air force, german.
The discharge insignia, embroidered onto a cloth lozenge and sewn on the right breast of the tunic, allowed its wearer to wear his or her uniform for up to thirty days subsequent to. A donald duck cartoon called the spirit of 43, is patriotic propaganda for compliance with income tax requirements to fund the second world war. Us wwii 1st composite squadron patch, 3rd air force. It replaces all previously issued honorable discharge lapel pins or buttons and is retroactive to the.
Propaganda poster this measure 12 inches by 19 12 inches. There are six small holes, some creasing and corner folds. Document resume world war ii informational fact sheets eric. During world war ii, members of the armed forces were not allowed to possess civilian clothes. The ruptured duck was a common nickname given to this eagle badge which was issued to wwii service men who had completed their active duty and were honorably discharged. Pacific wrecks b25b ruptured duck serial number 402261.
Ww2 us army usn usmc honorable discharge wwii victory ruptured duck patch khaki. As always, the titles below are the exact titles on my website and ebay store. The discharge insignia, embroidered onto a cloth lozenge and sewn on the right breast of the tunic, allowed its wearer to wear his or her uniform. The below patch intrigued me a bit and i tried to find out more on its usage. The ruptured duck is a fantastic company to deal with. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ruptured duck honorable discharge patch lakesidetrader. Bill shea, owner of the ruptured duck, based in hubbardston, mass. It was issued to service personnel who were about to leave the military with an honorable discharge.
The sticker is made here in the united states from a high quality vinyl. All us service men were issued the ruptured duck at the end of their service in ww2. The medal is awarded to enlisted personnel of the united states navy and naval reserve active duty for creditable, above average professional performance, military behavior, leadership, military appearance and adaptability based on good conduct and faithful service. The ruptured duck original ww2 german and us militaria for. Ive also ordered some unique items in the past and it came with a typed and signed letter from bill explaining exactly what. Details about ww2 set of 4 ruptured duck patches us army navy marines. General doolittles report on japanese raid april 18, 1942. It was issues either as a patch or a pin patch was more common. There are creases from normal folding, small holes in the corners from hanging, and the rightside edge is torn and folded. Catcher aaron robinson joined ruffing in wearing the patch. The discharge insignia, embroidered onto a cloth lozenge and sewn on the. Also featured on this jacket are the combat aircrew pin and the chiefs ruptured duck discharge patch note that the combat aircrew wing and ribbons were added solely for the purposes of display. Ww2 set of 4 ruptured duck patches us army navy marines. Jan 04, 2009 wwii propaganda cartoon donald gets drafted 1942 skip navigation sign in.
The united states navy good conduct medal was authorized on november 21, 1884. If you would like to purchase this item, please create an account, add it to your cart and checkout we would recommend that you read our. The enemies of the us get blatantly painted as evil, including the dreaded nazis and their swastika. Propaganda poster this measures 22 inches by 28 inches. The antique gold powder coat not only gives it beautiful color but is also durable and will not fade, chip or peel. Unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch ruptured duck dover army navy store. Discussion in wwii general started by gibson, jun 23, 2002. Many major league baseball teams wore special uniform patches throughout world war ii, but the ruptured duck patch was a source of pride for those returning ballplayers who served in the conflict. The medal is awarded to enlisted personnel of the united states navy and naval reserve active duty for creditable, above average professional performance, military behavior, leadership, military appearance and adaptability based on good conduct and faithful service for threeyear periods.
Unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch ruptured. In world war ii wearing an ssi on the right shoulder simply indicated prior combat. With the united states celebrating memorial day a time to remember and honor those in the military who have died in service to our country a recent donation to the national baseball hall of fame and museum details the grip hold our national pastime still held on the soldiers fighting in the deadliest conflict in our countrys history. Wwii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin usamm. Hi folks, up for sale today is a ww2 western defense command patch. Propaganda posters disney artist hank porter created all of the art found on the six aircraft warning service posters in this post. Ruptured duck definition is the symbol of an eagle with outspread wings depicted in the honorable service emblem for men and women of the u. Ww2 german militaria army luftwaffe kriegsmarine epic. The original ruptured duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath it was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by wwii servicemen and women. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It was warn on the right breast of the uniform and signified that, even though you were in uniform, you had completed your service. Us us pre wwi 1910 manuvers watch fob, 2nd rgt mass.
Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers, who. New world war ii veteran grave marker flag holder wwii. We have a wide selection of ww2 german uniforms, helmets, caps, boots and field equipment including reproduction and some original items. Jun 23, 2002 i would like to hear some of your opinions on which sites are best known for the authenticity of products. Cash, check, money order, paypal, visamastercard, and bank transfer are all accepted.
It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by wwii servicemen. Contribute information are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned. The ruptured duck original ww2 german and us militaria. Ww2 set of 4 ruptured duck patches us army navy marines ebay. It has replaced all previously issued honorable discharge lapel pins. Was 7th aircraft launched from uss hornet, bombed tokyo, ran out of fuel and ditched on coast near shangchow apr 18, 1942.
Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches for. The ruptured duck specializes in ww2 german and us militaria and memorabilia including wwii third reich helmets, insignia, visors, medals, uniforms, and more. Ww2 major league baseball ruptured duck patches homefront. The script reads now you be careful what you say or write. The honorable service lapel button, also known as the honorable service lapel pin, was awarded to united states military service members who were discharged under honorable conditions during world war ii. Get the best deals on ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches when you shop the largest online selection at. This ww ii decal would make a great gift or an addition to your collection. The honorable service lapel button, sometimes called the honorable service lapel pin, was awarded to united states military service members who were discharged under honorable conditions during world war ii. Wwii german careerrating patch for air raid personnel.
The original ruptured duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. Disneydesigned patch for us 398th bomb squadron, 21st bomb group, 3rd af used 18 mos. World war ii ruptured duck military honorable discharge lic. Ww2 vintage us army ruptured duck patch olive drab od honorable discharge tu20. The insignia was worn on the right chest of the uniform and was meant to identify the soldiers who had done their duty. The honorable service lapel pin was awarded to united states military service members who were discharged under honorable conditions during world war 2. The chief is seemingly missing a hashmark but he only served during world war ii. It features a helmet and an ammo belt hung on a cross. The honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin display. World war ii combat veteran decal with ruptured duck wwii. Us wwii squadron patch, 96th fighter squadron, price. If you would like to purchase this item, please create an account, add it to your cart and checkout we would recommend that you read our policies page before making a purchase. May 15, 2008 all us service men were issued the ruptured duck at the end of their service in ww2. Ruptured duck bill shea had great items but are priced too high.
It is the same patch used by the united states armed forces and is of the highest quality. This is a world war ii combat veterans decal with the ruptured duck. The award is sometimes colloquially called the ruptured duck. Actually, the plan for a multiservice branch, universal honorable discharge lapel patch originated. World war ii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin. Ruptured duck patch more formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. The navy, coast guard and army have their own honorable discharge pins today. Memories of world war ii, still fresh in collectibles the new york. Dan crews with his collection of world war ii memorabilia in. On his left shoulder is the ix engineer command patch and on his right the eighth air force patch ix engineer command was subordinate to eighth air force. The honorable discharge lapel pin the ruptured duck is the official emblem of honorable discharge for all service branches of all eras. A gorgeous and highly detailed aluminum grave marker to honor our late world war ii veterans.
Replicas of posters of the war era, descriptions of battles with maps. Honorable service lapel pin world war ii honorable discharge pin was a token of appreciation given to every american service member who was discharged during and after world war ii for service between september 1939 and december 1946. Crews bought his first world war ii collectible a german eagle patch worn on a soldiers. Wwii propaganda cartoon donald gets drafted 1942 skip navigation sign in. Product description this ruptured duck world war ii veteran ball cap is an emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap. Welcome to our range of ww2 german militaria products. We have over six decades of buying, selling, appraising, consulting and collecting the souvenirs from that very important period of american history. A diamond shaped patch with this design was worn on the uniform to show that they were no longer on active duty and a lapel. Unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch ruptured duck. Jun 27, 2008 when you can point to something and give the history of it, when you can say the ruptured duck patch from world war ii was proof that a small personal loans no credit history nov 11, 2002 the ruptured duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches for sale ebay. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by wwii servicemen and women.
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