War related pin???

[artyfacts]

Dug this little pin with a single star. Arty

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It looks like the 'Son in Service' pin. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,396588.0.html

 

[artyfacts]

Big C, thanks. Almost a match. There are two broken eyelets.... Arty

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Big C, thanks. Almost a match. There are two broken eyelets.... Arty

The broken eyelets make me think its part of a hanging type badge, maybe a sweetheart item.. http://www.usarmypatches.com/Sweetheart Pins.htm

 

[Kevo_DFX]

ANy signifigance that the star would be pointing DOWN if there were something hanging from it?

 

[High Plains Digger]

Nothing would keep the "US" part of the medal from flopping down over the "ribbon"?? Maybe not so good of a fashion statement. More of a fashion disaster.

 

[High Plains Digger]

Ok, you are right, and so very observant. The found bar would be pointing down. Interesting.

Perhaps it is like the orchid in the hair--left side is "I'm available" and right side is "Only if you are rich". Something like that.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

ANy signifigance that the star would be pointing DOWN if there were something hanging from it?

My guess because artyfacts find is a Sweetheart item and not an official military medal, the star position would have no significance.