Unknown/Unidentified Insignia & Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified, possibly circa late 1800s pin-on hat badge in bullion showing crossed oars at its center. The badge is oval and may have been for a Surfman, with a possible link to the US Life Saving Service. VINTAGE: Circa late...

ARTIFACT: This is an intriguing and unidentified lapel pin from Denver, Colorado for an organization with the abbreviation A.A.G.B.A., possibly a benevolent association. The pin is a bright blue enameled Knight's cross with the Seal of the State of...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified lapel pin by Johnson of New York. It is most likely aviation related, and is a small wing bearing the letters ASC or SCA. VINTAGE: Circa 1920s-1930s. SIZE: Approximately 1/4 in height and 1-3/8". CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified circa 1950s celluloid pin from Cuba. It reads "Como en Cuba" (As in Cuba) and has the design of the nation's flag. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/4" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified circa 1970 Apollo patch, possibly for the United States Air Force. The patch is fully embroidered and reads Nihil Dat Quod Non Habet (No one gives what he doesn't have). VINTAGE: Circa 1970. SIZE: Approximately 4-1/8"...

ARTIFACT: This is an early unidentified bronze badge or belt plate. It shows a griffin's head and reads "Finem Respice" (consider the end). It is most likely of British/Scottish origin. VINTAGE: Circa unknown. SIZE: Approximately 3-1/4" in height and...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified circa 1930s Viking ship stick pin. The sail is in red, white and dark blue enamel. This pin could possibly be German in origin, and may be a naval piece. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 13/16" in width and...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified key patented September30, 188It is numbered "51" on its head and also near the bottom on the narrow edge. VINTAGE: Circa 1884. SIZE: Approximately 2-13/16" in length and 1-3/16" in width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified circa 1930s military badge. It shows two large crossed enameled rifles beneath a crown and reads SB 731The badge could possibly be for an infantry battalion, and it may be Dutch in origin. The badge has a low number (14)...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified circa 1930s lapel pin that reads R.R. Propeller Club. The pin is nicely enameled. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 7/16" in height and 1-3/16" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Plated brass, enamel...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified patch, possibly for a United States Army Air Forces squadron, showing an angry donkey against a red and blue background. VINTAGE: Circa unknown. SIZE: Approximately 3-9/16" in height and 5" in width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s pro-American lapel pin showing an eagle carrying the message to "BE AMERICAN ONLY". It was made by Philadelphia Badge Company. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 5/8" in height and ½" in width...