✅ SOLVED Military Insignia Found on New England Farm

[Fugio]

Got out for a short hunt yesterday on the farm near my house. Dug a great sounding signal on the legend, and this popped out. I believe it is military, but not sure. The legend on the top says "First In Last Out." It was made by N.S. Meyer Inc. in New York City. Meyer Inc. was famous for making military medals and insignias since the early 1900s all the way up to around 2000.

My research did not reveal the particular unit/outfit this piece belonged to. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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[Mackaydon]

N.S. Meyer markings


In the 20’s : screwback, “N.S. MEYER, INC. NEW YORK” (raised), no shield
Early 30’s : screwback, “N.S. MEYER NEW YORK” + shield (engraved).
Mid 30’s to 1943 : screwback, “N.S. MEYER, INC. NEW YORK” + shield (engraved).
WWII : pinback, “N.S. MEYER, INC. NEW YORK” + shield (raised)
Late 40’s : Shield only (raised)
Late 40’s to early 50’s : “N.S. MEYER, INC. NEW YORK” + shield (raised and ½ size)
Early 50’s : “N.S. MEYER, INC. N.Y.C” or “N.S. MEYER, INC. N.Y.©” + shield (raised)
Mid 50’s to Mid 60’s : “N.S. MEYER, INC NY” or “N.S. MEYER, INC NEW YORK” + Shield + 9M (raised).
Mid 60’s to mid 70’s : N.S. MEYER, INC. NEW YORK” + shield + 22M (raised)
Since mid 70’s : N.S. MEYER, INC. NEW YORK MADE IN USA” + shield + 22M (raised).

Source : Militaria magazine, issue 272, mars 2008, p. 43.
Don in SoCal

 

[Mackaydon]

The phrase was also used by several fire departments.
Don in SoCal

 

[Red-Coat]

It's upside down in your pictures, but it's the DUI for the US Army 65th Engineer Battalion:

65th Brigade Engineer Battalion - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Mackaydon]

The colors red and white allude to the unit's Engineer designation. The three stripes at the top are adapted from the flag of the Hawaiian Territory, where this unit was activated. The four red points commemorate the unit's World War II service. Also known as distinctive unit insignia, this item is worn on the Army Dress Blue (ASU) Uniform.
Source: https://www.usamm.com/products/65th-engineer-battalion-unit-crest-first-in-last-out
Don in SoCal

 

[Fugio]

It's upside down in your pictures, but it's the DUI for the US Army 65th Engineer Battalion:

Color me impressed! May I ask how you found that so quickly? I searched the motto up and couldn't find anything. Thank you so much for taking the time to find this, I really appreciate the help!

 

[Fugio]

The colors red and white allude to the unit's Engineer designation. The three stripes at the top are adapted from the flag of the Hawaiian Territory, where this unit was activated. The four red points commemorate the unit's World War II service. Also known as distinctive unit insignia, this item is worn on the Army Dress Blue (ASU) Uniform.
Source: https://www.usamm.com/products/65th-engineer-battalion-unit-crest-first-in-last-out
Don in SoCal

This is such great information. Thank you so much for sharing this and for taking the time to research this.

 

[Red-Coat]

Color me impressed! May I ask how you found that so quickly? I searched the motto up and couldn't find anything. Thank you so much for taking the time to find this, I really appreciate the help!

You're welcome. I have a personal database compiled from various sources over the years, which includes things like military insignia. I was sure this was a US Army DUI, so it only took a few minutes to find a visual match. I then found a picture of the actual badge from simple Google search.

 

[Fugio]

You're welcome. I have a personal database compiled from various sources over the years, which includes things like military insignia. I was sure this was a US Army DUI, so it only took a few minutes to find a visual match. I then found a picture of the actual badge from simple Google search.

That is very cool. That is why I love Tnet. There are specialists in so many interesting areas. I myself am more of a numismatist, but always looking to expand my knowledge base in other areas. Thanks again, and happy hunting to you!