Antique and Vintage Military Badges
In the lexicon of United States militaria, badges worn by members of the armed forces are similar to those worn by police officers or firefighters. Like civilian-service badges, military badges encompass insignia awarded to convey rank, as well as qualifications for various skills—from "wings" in the Air Force for pilots to "diver" badges in the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Marines to signify a person qualified for underwater...Continue Reading