✅ SOLVED Military Pin Whats it???

HuntinDog · Jan 15, 2014

Military Pin What's it

Found this awhile back and have been lurking and researching to find out what it is and when it was issued.
So far no luck.
It could also be from scouting??
It has N.S.Meyer Inc. New York on the back with a small logo shield under it.
The Dime is for size...
Thank for the help..

HH

Mackaydon · Jan 15, 2014

This might help you date your pin:
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.......

BosnMate · Jan 15, 2014

I think those are for a military school or a cadet corps.

HuntinDog · Jan 15, 2014

Thanks Don, That would put it right where I thought it would be... WWII
Bosn I was thinking that it may very well be from cadets, but I just don't know.

HH

nhbenz · Jan 15, 2014

I do believe it's a 1st Lt. ROTC cadet (the round thingies are called pips, and with a 2nd Lt having just one, and a Cpt. having three.
Here's the modern cloth version, but cloth and subdued: http://www.militaryclothing.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/product-id/36586839.html