Unknown/Unidentified Insignia & Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified round patch showing a yellow triangle at center with a lightning bolt and three stars. VINTAGE: Circa unknown. SIZE: 3-3/16" diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Fully-embroidered in multi-colored cotton/silk threads...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified shield-shaped white felt patch reading VMAP. VINTAGE: Circa unknown. SIZE: 2-7/16" height and 2-5/16" width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: White felt patch embroidered in red and blue cotton/silk threads with a muslin...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified orange felt patch reading HCTL and showing a Native American's head at center. VINTAGE: Circa unknown. SIZE: 2-11/16" diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Orange felt patch embroidered in multi-colored cotton/silk...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified enameled lapel pin in the shape of a bell. The pin has green enameled lettering reading '29 VUE, and is presumably a graduation pin for an unknown school (Bellvue? Bellevue?). The pin is marked DOLBEAR on reverse...

ARTIFACT: This is an unknown patch showing an eagle doubling as an airplane. VINTAGE: Circa unknown. SIZE: About 4 in diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Cotton embroidery thread on felt. ATTACHMENT: To be sewn onto garment. MARKINGS: None. ITEM...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful unknown gold-plated eagle badge. We also have another one in the same size in sterling silver, and a smaller one in sterling as well (please see photos above). The smaller of the badges looks as if parts of it were painted...

ARTIFACT: This is an unknown Capitol Building lapel wing by Whitehead & Hoag. VINTAGE: Circa unknown. SIZE: About 1" in width by 5-16" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Sterling. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with a "drop-in" locking catch...

ARTIFACT: This is an unknown pin - DIAA Sanitas Supremas". It depicts a Hermes running and holding a wreath above his head and a staff in his arms. The staff with the two snakes typically represents trade and communications. VINTAGE: Circa unknown...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful five years of service medal for an unknown organization. On the medal front are the words AMAT VICTORIA CURAM" and what looks like the initials LH. The medal is wonderfully detailed with a leaf-wreath. VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: This is an unknown patch with the number 32" and a nicely embroidered blue bat. VINTAGE: Circa unknown. SIZE: About 3-1/4" in width by 3-3/4" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Embroidery thread on canvas background with paper backing...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified circa 1880s or 1890s Gate Keeper badge for a place known as "W.A. & I.S.". The oval badge has a John Robbins of Boston, Massachusetts maker mark on reverse. It has some lovely decorative detailing at center and a finely...

ARTIFACT: Unidentified circa 1910's - 1920's winged "D" lapel pin. The center of the pin features a red enameled letter "D" inside an oval with nicely detailed wings on either side. VINTAGE: Circa 1910's - 1920's SIZE: Approximately 5/8" x...