Unknown war pin

[diggyboy]

I dug this today at a homesite that was in use from the 1940's- the 90's. Most finds are from the 40's to 70's, so im thinking this pin is either Vietnam or World War 2. The enamel is all worn off, so I can't tell what I have. If anyone can help ID this pin, it would be very appreciated. Thanks and happy hunting!

 

[Loco-Digger]

I would say it is an older VFW pin. It has many characteristics of their pins

 

[trdking]

I agree loco

 

[diggyboy]

I would say it is an older VFW pin. It has many characteristics of their pins

Thanks for the help! They definitely look similar.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Stylistically it's a Maltese Cross, I don't recognize it as any military medal, and I'm wondering if it's not Masonic or from another fraternal group.

 

[diggyboy]

Stylistically it's a Maltese Cross, I don't recognize it as any military medal, and I'm wondering if it's not Masonic or from another fraternal group.

I never thought of that, thanks for the new idea's.

 

[deepsecrets]

Some resemblance, not saying it is though - Badge of the Life-Guards Cossack (Cavalry) Regiment of His Majesty (1911)

 

[diggyboy]

That does look really similar, thanks!

 

[ivan salis]

even some red on the cross

 

[NOLA_Ken]

It's similar to the one deepsecrets posted, but the center is different, and it appears to have had something riveted to it in the middle as well. I haven't been able to locate a two piece medal that matches....

Also, from the pic it has the look of corroded pot metal which makes me think costume jewelry... can you post a pic of the back? Is the pin still there?

 

[diggyboy]

It's similar to the one deepsecrets posted, but the center is different, and it appears to have had something riveted to it in the middle as well. I haven't been able to locate a two piece medal that matches....

Also, from the pic it has the look of corroded pot metal which makes me think costume jewelry... can you post a pic of the back? Is the pin still there?

The pin is gone. This is what the back looks like.

 

[nhbenz]

I think it may have been simply a fashion brooch with heraldic design. The back of this seems to match pretty closely: https://www.etsy.com/listing/113512378/vintage-large-goldtone-blue-enameled?ref=market

 

[coinman123]

Here is a gold brooch/pin from the 1930 with the same design
https://www.etsy.com/listing/113512378/vintage-large-goldtone-blue-enameled?ref=market

Maltese Cross??

 

[nhbenz]

Well, I'm glad we agree!

 

[diggyboy]

Thanks for the new ideas everyone! The only thing I could think of is a war pin!