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The first one, I have looked myself blind on that one. So far I can't find a match in military, civilian, or airline wings foreign or domestic. I have tried droop wing eagle, droop wing goose, and every combo of that with wings, badge etc. I am at this time at a loss. I looked myself blind back in September when you posted them on the US Militaria web site. When I first saw them here I was like I have seen them somewhere before.

If I find myself unable to sleep again tonight, I'll see if I can't find something. This has bugged me since September.

They are an old duck per-se.

Mike
USAF Retired
 

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ffuries said:
The first one, I have looked myself blind on that one. So far I can't find a match in military, civilian, or airline wings foreign or domestic. I have tried droop wing eagle, droop wing goose, and every combo of that with wings, badge etc. I am at this time at a lose. I looked myself blind back in September when you posted them on the US Militaria web site. When I first saw them here I was like I have seen them somewhere before.

If I find myself unable to sleep again tonight, I'll see if I can't find something. This has bugged me since September.

They are an old duck per-se.

Mike
USAF Retired


Thanks so much for all your research, Mike....I apologize for causing you all the consternation! I, too, have been looking everywhere to no avail! Thanks again, Jack.
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Never, ever seen these....

The first one looks like it has something around its left leg.... or is that an optical illusion?
 

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GatorFrog said:
Never, ever seen these....

The first one looks like it has something around its left leg.... or is that an optical illusion?
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I see what you mean--I looked at it under 30x magnification, and can't make out anything unusual--just looks like a log or branch his talons are perched on.
 

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dirtfisher1127 said:
GatorFrog said:
Never, ever seen these....

The first one looks like it has something around its left leg.... or is that an optical illusion?
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I see what you mean--I looked at it under 30x magnification, and can't make out anything unusual--just looks like a log or branch his talons are perched on.
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Possibly on a snake, like a Mexican coin?

Best,
Scott
 

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I requested an ID of these pins from a fellow that sells this sort of thing. His answer back was as follows:
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 13:16 PM
Subject: Re: Emailing: Wings.htm(No virus check: exceeding maximum content size)

usa ww2 sweetheart pinsCharles E. Snyder, Jr., Major, USAF (Retired)
3520 Mullin Lane
Bowie, MD 20715-1622
USA
(301) 262-5735 Voice
(301) 352-0314 Fax

http://www.snyderstreasures.com Snyder's Treasures Website
[email protected] Email
 

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dirtfisher1127 said:
GatorFrog said:
Never, ever seen these....

The first one looks like it has something around its left leg.... or is that an optical illusion?
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I see what you mean--I looked at it under 30x magnification, and can't make out anything unusual--just looks like a log or branch his talons are perched on.
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AU24K said:
dirtfisher1127 said:
GatorFrog said:
Never, ever seen these....

The first one looks like it has something around its left leg.... or is that an optical illusion?
Click to expand...

I see what you mean--I looked at it under 30x magnification, and can't make out anything unusual--just looks like a log or branch his talons are perched on.
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Possibly on a snake, like a Mexican coin?

Best,
Scott
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Possibly, but looks more like a branch.
 

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coin1921 said:
I requested an ID of these pins from a fellow that sells this sort of thing. His answer back was as follows:
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 13:16 PM
Subject: Re: Emailing: Wings.htm(No virus check: exceeding maximum content size)

usa ww2 sweetheart pinsCharles E. Snyder, Jr., Major, USAF (Retired)
3520 Mullin Lane
Bowie, MD 20715-1622
USA
(301) 262-5735 Voice
(301) 352-0314 Fax

http://www.snyderstreasures.com Snyder's Treasures Website
[email protected] Email
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Thanks so much for going to all that trouble!
 

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No trouble at all, and I learned something new. I would have never guessed sweetheart pin, but looking at his write up, I would have to believe he is qualified to ID the pins.
 

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I'm sure large one is just costume jewelry
but small one with screw back looks old (could just be costume jewelry lapel pin)

the closest the eagle respresents is early WWII WAAC insignia (womens army auxillery corp)
it was ugly and had nickname of buzzard
 

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Im surprised there are no markings on the screwback. It doesnt have a sweetheart look but if you cant find it, its a good answer.
 

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bigcypresshunter said:
Send a pic to the Wings What Is It site and Ill bet they get it solved. Let us know.

http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/whatisit/whatisit.shtml
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Funny you pulled that site up BCH........as I looked the other day a little & was thinking very hard about the last one that comes from quaker oats. :laughing9: Anyway got to looking after that a little & seems they did alot of that in ceral,crackers,etc.(premiums) Not sure but just saying.
Take Care,
Pete, :hello:
 

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MilitaryCollector said:
I'm sure large one is just costume jewelry
but small one with screw back looks old (could just be costume jewelry lapel pin)

the closest the eagle respresents is early WWII WAAC insignia (womens army auxillery corp)
it was ugly and had nickname of buzzard
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Thanks!
 

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bigcypresshunter said:
Im surprised there are no markings on the screwback. It doesnt have a sweetheart look but if you cant find it, its a good answer.
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I didn't think so either, but if I knew, I wouldn't be asking! I'll just have to leave it to the experts.
 

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I see a tiny letter on the bottom of the second eagle.

Are there any markings under the screwback of the first eagle?

Are they both brass?
 

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