Dad found this today.. wondering what it is?

[Tlh325]

Some sort of pin maybe?

 

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[AlabamaRelic]

Captain bars.

 

[Itsmine]

You can scroll through these.... https://www.google.com/search?q=cap...b3bXcAhUBa60KHcuEBfAQ_AUICygC&biw=983&bih=707

 

[DigDug216]

Do not be mislead by thinking they are "captain" bars as different branches of the military have different names for that particular rank. For example, in the US Navy, they would be worn by a lieutenant. What is common between the branches is the rank, regardless of name, comes from the pay grade 0-3. Which means they would have been worn by an officer who had made two advancements in rank. Great find!

 

[nhbenz]

I think it would be the Navy Lieutenant variety, as the front is flat rather than having beveled edges. And the crossbars are all the wat to the outside, where the army had them closer together. I see it’s marked Sterling, can you make out any other marks?

 

[Stringtyer]

Agreed that they look like O3 bars for some service. Nice find.

 

[dognose]

I see a mark but cant make out if its marked Sterling. I had some old military items from WWII and none were marked that i recall.

If it is Sterling, what time period may that indicate?

 

[fyrffytr1]

I can't remember ever seeing that style attachment on any military rank insignia. All I can bring to mind is the clutch back style. Maybe someone can post a picture of the pin back type for my benefit.

 

[fyrffytr1]

I think it would be the Navy Lieutenant variety, as the front is flat rather than having beveled edges. And the crossbars are all the wat to the outside, where the army had them closer together. I see it’s marked Sterling, can you make out any other marks?

If I remember correctly a navy LT. only had one bar, Captain had two.

 

[submariner]

LTJG is one bar in Navy, LT is two bars, both being silver. Captain in Navy equals Colonel in Army.

 

[Tlh325]

It does say sterling on the back. Any idea on age?

 

[CoinFetcher]

It does say sterling on the back. Any idea on age?

I see the sterling stamp on the back...

 

[Rookster]

Yep, looks like Caption bars to me.

 

[fyrffytr1]

LTJG is one bar in Navy, LT is two bars, both being silver. Captain in Navy equals Colonel in Army.

Thank you. I stand corrected.