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Xracer · 01-30-2005, 08:40 AM

Hi rk3006.......welcome to TFF.

Can you possibly post a closeup picture of the ring?

The term "Aero Squadron" would place it in WWI. In WWII they were called "Fighter Squadrons".

If, indeed, this is from WWI, then it isn't a "ruptured duck" (honorable discharge). They weren't issued until after May 1943 for honorable service after 9 September 1939.

"In a directive dated 13 May 1944, the War Department General Staff authorized the Honorable Service Lapel Button to be manufactured in gold color metal or gold plated plastic."

http://members.aol.com/dischargecert/duck.htm#que

01-30-2005, 08:40 AM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Military Ring Question Hi rk3006.......welcome to TFF. Can you possibly post a closeup picture of the ring? The term "Aero Squadron" would place it in WWI. In WWII they were called "Fighter Squadrons". If, indeed, this is from WWI, then it isn't a "ruptured duck" (honorable discharge). They weren't issued until after May 1943 for honorable service after 9 September 1939. "In a directive dated 13 May 1944, the War Department General Staff authorized the Honorable Service Lapel Button to be manufactured in gold color metal or gold plated plastic." http://members.aol.com/dischargecert/duck.htm#que