Please ID & date this military rivet

[mope540]

I would like some info on this rivet (assuming that's what it is...found it in a box of miscellaneous items from an estate sale), like its age, what military branch, etc.. Would it be brass, or bronze? Would also like to know what part of a uniform this rivet would be used on. The space or gap is 1/8" thick. Thanks!!!!

 

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[VaGent]

Are you sure the pieces do not separate? It looks like a tie tac to me.

 

[erfranks]

Looks like a WWI victory service pin for Honorable Discharge US Army. Cool Find

 

[mope540]

Are you sure the pieces do not separate? It looks like a tie tac to me.

That was my first thought, but it will not separate. There are no serrations on the smooth side for turning to separate. The center is flat and solidly attached to both 'pieces'. With good lighting and a loupe i can see that this is one piece.

More pics...

 

[vhs07]

Looks like a WWI victory service pin for Honorable Discharge US Army. Cool Find

erfranks is right. It's a WWI victory service lapel pin.

 

[mope540]

Looks like a WWI victory service pin for Honorable Discharge US Army. Cool Find

erfranks is right. It's a WWI victory service lapel pin.

Thanks.

 

[ToddsPoint]

That design was later incorporated into the American Legion emblem. Gary

 

[Elvis]

Awesome!!!