Need ID help with Military Pin

[coinshooter]

Found this today. Can someone tell me about it?

 

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[DownNDirty]

8th Regiment Artillery corps, Company F. Probably WWI era.

 

[CASPER-2]

definitely WW I - lapel disc - they are collectible and usually run $25 and up - definitely a keeper

 

[diggummup]

WW1- 8th Infantry Regiment Company F

Screwback yes?

Technically a Collar disc, not lapel.

The word lapel is used when referring to the fold of the front of the coat that is a continuation of the collar, and which usually is separated by a notch in the collar. Army reg.670-1 Branch Insignia-how worn, sec. 28.12 page 230.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very cool collar disc. Here is the link I use to date them. I mean to find out what time period they are from, I don’t take them on dates, that would be weird.

Dating Metallic Insignia: Collar Disks

I found this one the other week, even though yours is nicer and older, any item with crossed guns on it is good IMO..



Good luck.

 

[A2coins]

great Id And relic Well done

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice find!

 

[Trezurehunter]

I agree with the rest. 8th regiment company F WW1. Very nice military find.

 

[port ewen ace]

could donate to a VFW Post tomorrow

 

[coinshooter]

Thanks everyone! I am surprised to hear it is WWI.

 

[CASPER-2]

https://www.baystatemilitaria.com/WWI/WWIMetalInsignia.htm

 

[coinshooter]

Thanks Casper. Didn't see this one, but that gives me some idea of values. I have found a few of those Marine pins with the eagle on top of the world. Who would have known they sell for $100 ea.