The Honorable Service Lapel Button sometimes called the Honorable Discharge Lapel Pin or Ruptured Duck was issued to members of the Armed Forces when they were honorably discharged during World War II. The classic Sculptor Anthony de Francisci designed the award in 1939 and consists of an eagle perched within a ring composed of a […]
Category: Military Badges
Aviator Badge – Navy or Marine Corps
Naval Aviator Badge Design: A gold metal winged pin with a fouled anchor behind a shield in the center. The Naval Aviator insignia is a warfare qualification of the United States military that is awarded to those aviators of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who have qualified as Naval Aviators upon […]
Combat Infantry Badge
Army Combat Infantry Badge Description: A silver and enamel Army badge 1 inch in height and 3 inches in width, consisting of an infantry musket on a light blue bar with a silver border, on and over an elliptical oak wreath. Stars are added at the top of the wreath to indicate subsequent awards; one […]
Guide to Wearing your Military Medals, Insignia and Uniform
One of the first lessons taught to new recruits is how to wear military lapel pins, medals, ribbons, uniform, and insignia. The same rules apply to wear of military awards by veterans and retirees on their old uniform. There are many occasions when tradition, patriotism, ceremonies and social occasions call for the wear of military […]
