Affection for specific aircraft flown in combat created mascot patches such as this f4. Navy patches and are happy that you are here to browse our navy patch store. Navy and serving at the san juan naval air station in his native puerto rico. The original ruptured duck ditched in the sea in near shangchow, china in 1942. My research on it indicates it was the most widely used patch in the armed forces. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Since discharged veterans were in a great hurry to return home, the term later came into use describing somebody in a hurry. Heres a listing for a very hard to find us navy ruptured duck honorable discharge patch. The honorable service lapel button, also known as the honorable service lapel pin, was awarded to united states military service members who were discharged under honorable conditions during world war ii. Wwii honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin usamm. We have seen here the army ruptured duck, and the usmc white diamond discharge patches.
The purpose of the patch, and later pin, was to permit honorably discharged military. What would be the purpose of wearing a discharge patch when discharge by. Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches for sale ebay. Navy asw patrol squadrons is posted with permission on pages dedicated to each respective squadron. The original ruptured duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. Navy aviation boatswains mates speciality markratestriker felt, originally from wosk army navy u. Get the best deals on us navy patches ww2 when you shop the largest online. These blacknavy ones may have been scarce as ive seen wwii vintage sailors jumpers with the red diamond sewn on.
The honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin display and. Our wwii honorable discharge patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch. This is an original ww2 patch thats in used, but great condition. I can comprehend the reasons to acknowledge honorable service, however. More formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. The felt looks black in most light but can appear to be a very dark blue. The shoulder patch or patches, ranks, overseas bars, service stripes if any, in this last case were already on the ike or 4 pocket, with the rd being sewn on really as the serviceman was being discharged, the same would apply to the marine corps and navy, though of course the marines had no overseas bars. The back has some slight glue residue on it from the veterans scrap book. Ships from and sold by flying tigers army navy surplus. The license plates, license plate frames, mouse pads and tshirts are made in our military gifts facility in scottsboro, al.
This patch is made of felt and embroidered with gold thread. The origin of the ruptured duck insignia the ruptured duck, llc. The ruptured duck is a permanent hardware device with no expiration date. Vpvpb squadron summary page vpnavy united states navy. Items for sale wwii us army usmc navy air force patches. It also allowed them to continue to wear their uniform for up to thirty days. The honorable service lapel button, sometimes called the honorable service lapel pin, was awarded to united states military service members who were discharged under honorable conditions during world war ii. Us navy patches, us naval patches united states navy.
The united states navy is the naval warfare service branch of the united states armed forces. Deluxe ruptured duck honorable discharge lapel hat pin marines army navy air. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by wwii servicemen and women. Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers, who served in. This is a cut edge patch with white bobbin threading on the eagles reverse. Click here for the official ruptured duck honorable discharge issue. Nov 06, 2017 what caught my attention was an image of three chicago cubs players wearing uniforms with a patch bearing a familiar military design that is affectionately known as the ruptured duck. The insignia was worn on the right chest of the uniform and was meant to identify the soldiers who had done their duty. Collectors and dealers of authentic wwii militaria. The honorable discharge lapel pin the ruptured duck is the official emblem of honorable discharge for all service branches of all eras. Walt disney world productions donald duck character patch vtg parks 70s nos. It replaces all previously issued honorable discharge lapel pins or buttons and is retroactive to the revolutionary war. Marine replacement force, air corps army, navy, certificate honorable discharge honorable discharge.
Original wwii us navy ruptured duck patch honorable discharge insignia. Ruptured duck patch more formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. The honorable discharge lapel pin the ruptured duck is the official emblem of honorable discharge. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Unissued world war ii honorable discharge patch ruptured duck. These black navy ones may have been scarce as ive seen wwii vintage sailors jumpers with the red diamond sewn on. Honorable discharge for sale antiques pickers collection. May 15, 2008 the ruptured duck was a patch that showed a person was honorably discharged. Ww2 era usn ruptured duck patch scarce original for sale at. The ruptured duck is not the only honorable discharge lapel pin. Ruptured duck award is a sign of times business insider. The award is sometimes colloquially called the ruptured duck. Original wwii us navy ruptured duck patch honorable discharge. One of the largest selections of world war ii products.
Bills father served in the navy during wwii aboard the aircraft carrier. It wasnt able to return from the bombing mission over tokyo. Dec 21, 2011 the ruptured duck term became slang to refer to discharged veterans wearing it, as in that ruptured duck is flying spaceavailable. It is the same patch used by the united states armed forces and is of the highest quality. What does the ruptured duck military patch look like answers. Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vpvpb patrol aircraft past and present. Navy patches are of the highest quality and your satisfaction is guaranteed. The origin of the ruptured duck insignia the ruptured. The honorable discharge ruptured duck lapel pin display.
A veteran would wear the ruptured duck pin on his military uniform to denote that he was an honorably discharged veteran and no longer in the armed. Like many returning world war ii veterans, this sailors uniform was adorned with a ruptured duck patch the small yellow patch located on the right. Honorable discharge replacement certificate army, navy, air force, marine corps. The navy, coast guard and army have their own honorable discharge pins today. It has replaced all previously issued honorable discharge lapel pins. Scarce navy version yellow embroidery on black felt. Wwii us army usmc navy air force patches thumbnail. All items are verified to be wwii period items by ww2 historian bill shea. It was a patch made in japan in limited quantity, and handed out to the squadrons aircrew. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch collection.
It was issued to service personnel who were about to leave the military with an honorable discharge. Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers, who. The ruptured duck was an award given to military members who were honorably discharged. Get the best deals on ruptured duck patch when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage original wwii navy honorable discharge embroidered. Vintage original wwii navy honorable discharge embroidered ruptured duck patch. Army, army national guard, army reserve units, and sold in the army post exchanges. This is one of three authentic reproduction patches used in the movie bridges at tokori. Vpnavy has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the internet. The ruptured duck pin and embroidered patch was invented as a way to allow. Catcher aaron robinson joined ruffing in wearing the patch.
Many major league baseball teams wore special uniform patches throughout world war ii, but the ruptured duck patch was a source of pride for those returning ballplayers who served in the conflict. Original and authentic ww2 german cloth insignia for sale by the ruptured duck. Ruptured duck, shoulder sleeve insignia, us navy patch, us patches, ww2 patches. All items in this wwii store are made by manufactures the supply the military so the quality is guaranteed. Ruptured duck honorable discharge lapel pin military blog. Did any other service have them, and if so which ones and what did they look like. Oct, 2008 page 1 of 2 discharge patches posted in army and usaaf. The discharge insignia, embroidered onto a cloth lozenge and sewn on the right breast of the tunic, allowed its wearer to wear his or her uniform for up to thirty days subsequent to.
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