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TheCannonballGuy
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Need to see a photo of the back of it, please.
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In style, almost looks older than WWI, but that is probably quite improbable. If CBG didn't know right off...........................Must be super rare!
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I didn't notice this was old. Dang. Gotta start checking that before I get interested.
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AU24K said:
He just posted in this thread today.
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,427611.msg3051650.html#new
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Thats the great seal(I think) on a wheel. maybe first motorcade?
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I asked someone over at http://www.allexperts.com and this is the response I got about your pin.
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The Quartermaster's Corp used a similar motif but it was an Eagle atop a wheel, and the wheel is crossed by a key and sword.
My best guess is it is the emblem worn by a motorcycle dispatch rider. Some 20,000 motorcycles were used by the US Army in WWI. There were motor cycle units assigned to various services, the Quartermaster Corp, the Signal Corp, and even some Machine gun bearing motor cycle units.
You might contact the US Army Historical division and see if they can tell exactly what unit might have used this device.
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The Quartermaster's Corp used a similar motif but it was an Eagle atop a wheel, and the wheel is crossed by a key and sword.
My best guess is it is the emblem worn by a motorcycle dispatch rider. Some 20,000 motorcycles were used by the US Army in WWI. There were motor cycle units assigned to various services, the Quartermaster Corp, the Signal Corp, and even some Machine gun bearing motor cycle units.
You might contact the US Army Historical division and see if they can tell exactly what unit might have used this device.
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I just emailed the US Army Historical division with pictures of your find. I will get back to you when and if they reply :P
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cool badge but seems odd that the banner circles over the eagles shoulder - at 1st I thought it was a snake LOL
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Désolé pour dire que je pleurniche l'aide vous. Mais cela est un morceau très intéressant que vous avez là. Très Bien!
(took french in high school.)
(took french in high school.)
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WWI Infantry Cyclist badge went on the collar 
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I contacted Scott at Bay State Militaria and below is his opinion. Hope it gives someone a lead. Good luck! 
Hi Tim,
I think it is a type of insignia for a driver for the American Red Cross or other volunteer organization made up of Americans. I have seen other similar items, so I think these may have been sold commercially in France during the War.
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http://www.baystatemilitaria.com/WWI/WWIMetalInsignia.htm
Hi Tim,
I think it is a type of insignia for a driver for the American Red Cross or other volunteer organization made up of Americans. I have seen other similar items, so I think these may have been sold commercially in France during the War.
Scott
http://www.baystatemilitaria.com/WWI/WWIMetalInsignia.htm
i dont know what it is but i LIKE IT AND I THINK ITS WORTH A BANNER VOTE FROM ME.
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