Some kind of pin military?

[Dfxcobb]

Found this at an old home site..can not read whats on it just thought I'd post

 

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[fyrffytr1]

Can you make out any of the letters? I think I see "HGTY" in the ribbon.

 

[ToddsPoint]

The military used round nuts like that on WW1 era insignia. Gary

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Based on the discoloring of the metal, it looks to have been in a fire, this is likely why the enameling on the face didn't survive
It's certainly heavily constructed, so it may very well be military, as opposed to simply being from a military college or a fraternity.

Hopefully someone here will recognize it for you,
Dave

 

[Dug]

The military used round nuts like that on WW1 era insignia. Gary

and beyond.

 

[Rmeav8r]

Most likely a Distinctive Unit Insignia DUI or commonly called a Unit Crest. The screw on back is 1960’s or earlier. Here’s one that’s similar.

 

[Dfxcobb]

Thanks for all the input...only reason I was thinking military is that I found a great seal button there also

 

[nhbenz]

I think the 141st Field Artillery is possibly it, looking at the motto at the bottom, and the tiger’s ears can somewhat be made out:

 

[Rmeav8r]

I think that’s it, I knew the scroll wasn’t right on my example. There might be a little color left if it was cleaned up some...that might confirm it there’s some red left.