Here's a complete, old and original 1940s display card of WW II HONORABLE DISCHARGE EMBLEM pins. This came from the company that made them to be sold or given to those who served in the military. These are made of brass and have screw-on pinbacks. Card says...UNITED STATES HONORABLE DISCHARGE EMBLEM. These were affectionately called 'ruptured duck' pins. Card measures 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches. Each pin measures 3/4 inch across the wings by 1/2 inch high...

This old, original 1940's WW II souvenir pin is still on the original card. Made of Sterling Silver, these MINIATURE WINGS have the insignia of the NAVAL AVIATOR. They measure 1 5/8 inches across. Card says 'KEEP 'EM FLYING'. These came out of an old N.Y.C. Times Square souvenir store that sold these to the soldiers passing through during WW II. Unused near-mint condition.

As the soldiers came home from WW II, this is the sign that greeted them. It was put up in stores and other places where veterans might read the message that says... WELCOME BACK...WEARER OF THIS BADGE OF HONOR. YOU HAVE SERVED YOUR COUNTRY WELL. WE THANK YOU This original 1940s sign is made of tin with a cardboard easel back. It can also be hung on a wall. Measures 16 3/4 by 6 3/8 inches...

This old and original WW II era enamel pin is marked...U.S. ARMY...with a hanging piece that says...FORT DIX N.J. Probably a 'sweetheart' piece sent home by a soldier stationed there, the pin measures 7/8 by 1 1/8 inches. It's in excellent condition.

This lot of 3 original WW II pins have the insignia of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. It's a wheel with wings. These are made of brass...2 are still shiny like they weren't used. These have the tac-on backs. They measure about 1 inch across. All in excellent condition.

This old soldier is made of composition. Bottom is embossed Japan. He measures 3 3/8 inches to the top of the rifle. A few age nicks to nose/hands but overall in very good condition.

These 2 original pins are Air Force souvenirs. One is from the Air Force Academy. The other says...McGuire A.F.B. New Jersey and shows a jet plane in the center. Pins measure 1 3/4 inches across. Both are in excellent condition.

This antique figural cannon handled letter opener is solid brass. It has its original age-tarnished patina that will polish up if you prefer it that way. Measures 10 1/4 inches long and is in fine condition.

This original WW II KEEP 'EM FLYING pin was made to keep morale high during the war. Pin shows the '...V_'...VICTORY symbol and of course, it's red, white and blue as is the ribbon hanging from it. Pin measures 7/8 inch across. Excellent condition.

This original circa late 1880's medal is from the Woman's Relief Corps, a post Civil War group who worked through local chapters to relieve the sufferings of disabled veterans, war widows, and orphans. In the North it functioned as an auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic. These groups helped with cemetery maintenance and the erection of war memorials. We have a Memorial Day-Decoration Day holiday thanks to their efforts...

This old circa WW II spoon is enamel and silverplate...a souvenir of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Top of spoon features a flying bird, a crown and the motto...PER ARDVA AD ASTRA which means...Through Struggles to the Stars. Spoon measures 4 1/2 inches long and is in excellent condition.

This vintage 1961 china plate was made to commemorate the CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL...1861-1864 to 1961-1964. Featured are the names of the CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA... Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee and Missouri. The plate features a Civil War soldier, the Confederate flag, rifles and other war items...