Found This Today........

[donny_n_mo]

I found this today anyone have any idea if its a older medal or newer?I dont know what type of metal this is but a magnet wont stick.Its about the size of a quarter.I can not find any markings its just the crossed rifles and the U and M......donny

 

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[Felinepeachy]

WOW, good job!! Don't know anything about it.

 

[CRUSADER]

WWI collar disc

yeap

 

[ivan salis]

world war 1 type era collar disc ---used to have a screw type peg on the back once upon a time --it went thru the collar --- rifles were normally infantry --- also many national guard units were called up during the war too

 

[donny_n_mo]

Thanks for your replies any idea what the U M means?....donny

 

[ivan salis]

mostly likey company / unit -- like infantry Unassigned--- company M -

 

[alpha105]

<~~~~~ random guess United states Military

 

[Montana Jim]

Everyone is correct...

US Army Infantry WWI era...

U = Division or State?
M = Company
Crossed Rifles = Infantry

 

[savant365]

Nice find Donny, I see that you are in Missouri also, where are you located?

 

[donny_n_mo]

Nice find Donny, I see that you are in Missouri also, where are you located?

Im in Mexico Missouri.....thanks to all for the information on this find....donny