The insignia was worn on the right chest of the uniform and was meant to identify the soldiers who had done their duty. Make offer ww2 army usn usmc honorable discharge wwii victory ruptured duck patch od bevo. Its official name is the honorable service lapel button. Patches, united states, ww ii 193945 at military collectibles. The original ruptured duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. We celebrate the 75th anniversary of the doolittle raid on tokyo on 18 april, 1942. Honorable discharge ruptured duck tab patch north bay. Army air forces usaaf aircrews fought in a vast global war from the hot, dry deserts of north africa to the dangerously frigid wilderness in greenland, iceland, and alaska. It has replaced all previously issued honorable discharge lapel pins. The aircraft was one of sixteen b25bs which participated in the doolittle raid on japan commanded by lieutenant colonel later general jimmy doolittle.
Original wwii us navy ruptured duck patch honorable discharge. Also featured on this jacket are the combat aircrew pin and the chiefs ruptured duck discharge patch note that the combat aircrew wing and ribbons were added solely for the purposes of display. It was never made into a pin or lapel or anything yet. Ww2 consolidated aircraft patch, us army air corps, us navy, b24, pby. Wwii usn ruptured duck honorable discharge patch item.
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The ruptured duck is a fantastic company to deal with. Honorable discharge ruptured duck tab patch 3 the thai jump wings are fantastic. Ruptured duck lapel pin p14985 the national wwii museum. The award is sometimes colloquially called the ruptured duck. Wwii usaaf aircrews national museum of the us air force. The back has some slight glue residue on it from the veterans scrap book. The purpose of the patch, and later pin, was to permit honorably discharged military.
Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers, who. Vpnavy has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the internet. All us service men were issued the ruptured duck at the end of their service in ww2. Chris introduced me to the ruptured duck, a symbol that marked an honorable discharge from the military after wwii. Ruptured duck b25 mitchell most recognized b25 doolittle raid bomber. The chief is seemingly missing a hashmark but he only served during world war ii. Lawson from the 95th bombardment squadron, usaac, during the doolittle raid on japan commanded by lieutenant colonel jimmy doolittle. It was issues either as a patch or a pin patch was more common. Ww2 major league baseball ruptured duck patches homefront.
On display at the pacific coast air museum in santa rosa, california. Ruptured duck patch more formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. Get the best deals on ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible. Jan 23, 2008 on the dressed to the nines page devoted to patches, theres a small paragraph that reads as follows in 1945, former servicemen peanuts lowrey, paul gillespie and mickey livingston of the chicago cubs were each allowed to wear a special honorable discharge patch, affectionately known as the ruptured duck, on their sleeve. I personally collect ww2 patches and do enjoy the home front patches as well. 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. Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches for sale ebay. Vintage world war 2 patch lot anti aircraft uscg ruptured duck us. Uwq0148 wwii era us ruptured duck lapel devices our price. The one on the actual ruptured duck, however, may have been just slightly different, with donald duck wearing a sidecap. Wartime history assigned to the 17th bombardment group, 95th bombardment squadron. Get the best deals on ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches when you shop the largest online selection at.
The ruptured duck was a north american aviation b25b mitchell sn 402261, which was piloted by lt. Ruptured duck patch honored soldiers, including ballplayers, who served in world war ii. Ruptured duck patch in ww ii us collectible patches for. 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. The navy, coast guard and army have their own honorable discharge pins today. The discharge insignia, embroidered onto a cloth lozenge and sewn on the. Ww2 set of 4 ruptured duck patches us army navy marines ebay. Us navy patches, us naval patches united states navy. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. We have over six decades of buying, selling, appraising, consulting and collecting the souvenirs from that very important period of american history. Ruptured duck lapel pin p14985 rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. All items are verified to be wwii period items by ww2 historian bill shea. It was issued to service personnel who were about to leave the military with an honorable discharge. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vpvpb patrol aircraft past and present.
Greetings, a friend of mine collects all things ruptured duck related so each christmas i try to find something to add to his collection. On the lapel is sewn an insignia known as a ruptured duck. Lamarr was quoted as saying that her terrible and hazardous flight originated. Nov 16, 20 ps here is an update about the 1945 sleeve patch from reader chris lewis. The honorable discharge insignia, also called a ruptured duck, is a small patch that was issued to honorably. Ww2 major league baseball ruptured duck patches page 2. Ruptured duck nose art pin dolittle raiders north bay listings. Original wwii us navy ruptured duck patch honorable discharge insignia. David thatcher the youngest of the doolittle raiders, was the gunner on this aircraft. Nicknamed ruptured duck with nose art of disney donald duck character with crossed crutches. The ruptured duck specializes in ww2 german and us militaria and memorabilia including wwii third reich helmets, insignia, visors, medals, uniforms, and more. 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. The ruptured duck is a permanent hardware device with no expiration date. The origin of the ruptured duck insignia the ruptured duck, llc.
Browse our selection of united states navy patches and naval patches today. The origin of the ruptured duck insignia the ruptured. Uwi0229 wwii us army anti aircraft command our price. Ive also ordered some unique items in the past and it came with a typed and signed letter from bill explaining exactly what he perceived it to be and listed the provenance. Rest of card allows choice of star roundel punchouts or pull tabs from a massive vertical stack down center. The ruptured duck is not the only honorable discharge lapel pin.
See more ideas about wwii, patches and military insignia. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by wwii servicemen and women. Army air force usaaf as b25b mitchell serial number 402261. More formally called the honorable service lapel patch, the ruptured duck was given to those members of the u. The ruptured duck was the nickname of a world war ii north american aviation b25b mitchell medium bomber sn 402261 piloted by lt. Pacific wrecks b25b ruptured duck serial number 402261. Here from mcquality nose art studio is our awesome b25 ruptured duck s. Bills father served in the navy during wwii aboard the aircraft carrier. The ruptured duck was a common nickname given to this eagle badge which was issued to wwii service men who had completed their active duty and were honorably discharged. A diamond shaped patch with this design was worn on the uniform to show that they were no longer on active duty and a lapel.
This last lagniappe photo is included for the sake of completeness and to point out that the donald duck design is identical to the one on the corgi model. Ww2 set of 4 ruptured duck patches us army navy marines. Ruptured duck nose art pin dolittle raiders approx 1 866 6228764. Uwi0244 wwii us khaki ruptured duck patch our price. Here is a link to the wikipedia entry describing it in detail.
Navy asw patrol squadrons is posted with permission on pages dedicated to each respective squadron. The below patch intrigued me a bit and i tried to find out more on its usage. Roosevelt and churchill to depict an eagle appearing to initiate flight the eagle has flown. This is from a group i located of rupture ducks that were never given out or used.
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