Airborn pin and a unidentified something with nice patina

[MackDigger]

He pin I just curious of how old it might be the other thing I am clueless any info or guesses could help. Thanks.

 

[yaxthri]

What's the size of the pressed-down "cap" thingy? Could be form a projectile of some sort, the cap that covered the fuse before use

 

[nhbenz]

Although its not what you asked, your Airborne pin is from the 187th Airborne Infantry. I don't recognize the hallmark though, which would be the key to it, since the 187th had the same crest since WW2 through VietNam, maybe still?

 

[MackDigger]

What's the size of the pressed-down "cap" thingy? Could be form a projectile of some sort, the cap that covered the fuse before use

About the size of a golf ball.

 

[HuntinDog]

I think your "cap" is the butt end of a flash light

 

[MackDigger]

I think your "cap" is the butt end of a flash light

It appears to be copper or brass though. Did then ever make flashlights out of those materials?

 

[nhbenz]

It appears to be copper or brass though. Did then ever make flashlights out of those materials?

Yes, the copper is a good base for chrome plating, that may have now all disappeared.

 

[HuntinDog]

I don't know if this works on your end, but if you open the Xbox it's a link the a copper based flashlight.

 

[nhbenz]

That looks like a pretty good match HuntinDog.
This is the same, but more direct, link : Bond Flashlight - 2 Cell Nickel with Copper Ends and Switch (c. 1940)

 

[daroofa]

The pin is Korean war era, 187th Infantry Regimental Combat Team

187th Infantry Regiment (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[MackDigger]

Thanks guys! Spot on as always. The insight and knowledge of the members here never fails to amaze me.