Posted on Aug 17, 2019
What does the bird emblem represent on this uniform?
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A friend of mine grandfather recently passed, he never liked to talk about his time in the military. So they know nothing about what he did or what his medals are for. He asked me if I could find out what all of his medals and everything were for. I’m only having trouble with this bird. He fought in/during WW2. Any and all information is greatly appreciated.
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I still laugh about it when my father referred to it as the "ruptured duck".
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
My father and My late Father in law both had those ruptured ducks. MY father in law had a cloth version of it on His Army uniform when He returned home as He was now a civilian. My Dad didn't have it on His uniform as He was still in the US Navy but did have the metal pin.
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It was a pin signifying honorable service in WW2. Veterans of that Era referred to it as “The wounded Duck”.
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It's nicknamed a "Ruptured Duck."
This patch was issued to Veterans of WW2, to affix to their uniform.
It represented Participation, Service, & Discharge from WW2.
A pin was also issued as same.
Wearing the patch on your uniform was also beneficial because not every Vet owned a Civilian Suit for interviews.
This permitted them to wear their Class A Uniform, short term, as an interview suit also.
Google: "Ruptured Duck."
PS: A similar pin was issued to Veterans of WW1.
It was a 5 pointed star in a wreath.
You may recognize the symbol of American Legion as proximal to it.
G-d bless.
This patch was issued to Veterans of WW2, to affix to their uniform.
It represented Participation, Service, & Discharge from WW2.
A pin was also issued as same.
Wearing the patch on your uniform was also beneficial because not every Vet owned a Civilian Suit for interviews.
This permitted them to wear their Class A Uniform, short term, as an interview suit also.
Google: "Ruptured Duck."
PS: A similar pin was issued to Veterans of WW1.
It was a 5 pointed star in a wreath.
You may recognize the symbol of American Legion as proximal to it.
G-d bless.
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SFC (Join to see) that's the "Wounded Duck" patch. My grandpa had one from France during WWII - when he got discharged after getting hit.
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Id like to have that uniform. I collect ww2 Militaria. If it's for sale let me know
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After WWII there was an extreme shortage of civilian clothing because of all the clothing factories that had converted to making uniforms. Many returning servicemen had no clothing to wear other than their uniform. This emblem signifies that the person wearing it has been honorably discharged from the military and is authorized to wear the uniform as long as it bears this emblem. The emblem was nicknamed "the ruptured duck" and was sewn onto the service member's "going home" uniform as one of the final steps in out-processing. Service members were also issued a small gold-colored version of this insignia to wear as a lapel pin or tie tack.
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1940s World War II green and gold embroidered diamond shaped military insignia with an eagle and circle - The patch is often referred to as the "Ruptured Duck" signifying an Army Honorable Discharge Badge
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