N.E. MEYER INC. pin identification please

[Supertrooper96]

A friend produced this pin today and asked me about its origin and meaning. I haven't the slightest clue. Can anyone help?

 

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[Mackaydon]

[FONT=&quot]Welcome to TreasureNet !!
N.S. Meyer Inc. were established in 1868 and in business until 2000, when they were acquired by Vanguard, another well known supplier of military insignia.[/FONT]

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think the mark is mid-70s or later

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.

N.S. Meyer - HALLMARKS [REF] - U.S. Militaria Forum

 

[Mackaydon]

If you wish to follow up with Vanguard, here is their contact information:
https://www.vanguardmil.com/pages/contact-us
Don........

 

[nhbenz]

That is an Intelligence insignia.
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/C...=9362&grp=2&menu=Uniformed Services&ps=24&p=0

 

[Mackaydon]

Great ID, nhb !!
Don.

 

[Supertrooper96]

Thank you all so very much. Means a lot and my friend will be so happy to know what the pin means.