Unknown/Unidentified Insignia & Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified World War II insignia, most likely a beret patch or a shoulder insignia made in either China or Indochina. It shows a dragon over a Cross of Lorraine, and may be related to the Free French in Indochina or China...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified German-made pin that looks like a distinctive insignia. This interesting pin is from the Occupation period after World War II and shows a W over a blue and white soccer ball. VINTAGE: Circa World War II Occupation...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified traffic squad badge for some state. The badge is oval, curved and numbered 13. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s-World War II. SIZE: Approximately 1-7/8" in height and 1-1/8" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Plated brass with...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified enameled lapel stud by Dorrety of Boston reading NARP and showing a plane. The stud is of 1930s-World War II vintage and could possibly be for the Newton Air Raid Precautions. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s-World War II...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified sterling silver pin from the 1940s or 1950s, perhaps for an aviation company. The pin is by Balfour and shows a left-facing horse with very Deco wings on a bar. VINTAGE: Circa 1940s-1950s. SIZE: Approximately 5/16" in...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified lapel pin from the 1940s or 1950s, presumably for an aviation company. The pin is by B.B. Company and shows a "B" and a propeller against an enameled blue cloud. VINTAGE: Circa 1940s-1950s. SIZE: Approximately 7/16" in...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified Japanese-made jacket or pocket patch from the 1960s. The patch reads ID WORDEN REQUIESCAT IN PACE (let Worden rest in peace). The patch may have a connection to the guided missile cruiser USS Worden DCG-18, whose motto...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified hat badge from World War II, possibly Japanese. The badge shows a three-dimensional gold star at the center flanked by two branches. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/2" in height and 1-3/16" in...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified pair of large shoulder boards by N.S. Meyer. They are believed to be circa 1900 and may be for United States forces. Each has a pair of thin taupe chevrons. VINTAGE: Circa 1900(?). SIZE: Approximately 6-1/2" in height...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified World War II insignia, possibly a rank, on olive drab wool. There is a golden circle embroidered at its center. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/16" in height and 1-5/16" in width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1920's or early 1930's Pennsylvania State Police Highway Patrol (Motorcycle Officers) Trooper hat badge. The badge is shaped like a keystone, Pennsylvania's symbol, and has the state's seal applied to its center. VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: Unidentified 1920's-1930's GCA (GAC?) Aviation related lapel pin. VINTAGE: Circa 20's-30's-40's? SIZE: Approximately 7/8" x 2/8" CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gilt brass. ATTACHMENT: Single screw post with disc backing. MARKINGS: None. ITEM...