Has anyone out there have any idea what these pins are?
The first one is a battlement, red enamel with a dragon (I think brass) surrounded by a blue ribbon with the words “THE RIGHT OF THE LINE”, the ribbon is a blue inlay enamel.
The second is a shield with a blue battlement and a sun burst on the battlement, above the battlement is a white field with five crossed arrows, this pin is also inlayed.
Any help to identify these lapel pins would be appreciated.
Chuck
[ edited by servantstothequeen on Nov 27, 2000 05:31 PM ]
posted on November 27, 2000 06:31:18 PM
I think the first one may actually be a military pin, not fraternal. Check out this page to see if it is the same:
http://1-14th.com/unitcrst.htm
Those pins are called D.I.'s or Distinctive Insignia. Also known as Unit Crests. The U. S. Army has been wearing them on their uniforms and hats for at least 75 years. They are still worn today. There are literally thousands of these pins, some very collectible. Many have mottos in Latin, some in English or other languages. Every symbol and color on a D.I. represents something of significance to the unit (i.e. division, regiment, brigade, battalion, company, detachment) it belongs to. You might try searching the U.S. Military collectibles section of ebay for help in identifing what you have. Good luck!
