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  2. Honorable Service Lapel Button - Wikipedia

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    It also appeared on a U.S. postage stamp honoring World War II veterans and was widely used as a popular symbol of their service. Usage of the term "ruptured duck" later expanded to refer to servicemen wearing the emblem, as in "that ruptured duck is flying space-available." The term later came into use to describe someone or something moving ...

  3. Anthony de Francisci - Wikipedia

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    Also, de Francisci designed the World War II Honorable Service Lapel Button, unofficially known as the "ruptured duck." The button was intended for wear as a lapel pin on civilian clothing to recognize military service. However, the military did not issue the button. Instead, it was available by private purchase.

  4. Ted W. Lawson - Wikipedia

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    The aircraft that he flew on the raid was nicknamed "The Ruptured Duck" (AAF serial 40-2261). According to Lawson in his book, the plane's unusual name evolved from a minor training accident where the aircraft tail scraped the ground on take-off. Soon after, Lawson found someone had written "ruptured duck" in chalk on the fuselage.

  5. Military discharge - Wikipedia

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    The Army issued red Discharge Chevrons during and after World War One (1917–1919) that were worn point-up on the lower right sleeve of the tunic or overcoat. Just before and just after World War Two (September 1939 – December 1946) the Army issued the Honorable Discharge Insignia (or "Ruptured Duck"). It was an eagle in a circle badge sewn ...

  6. Ruptured duck (military decoration) - Wikipedia

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  7. Fairmont WWII veteran receives painting from his war plane ...

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    Aug. 31—FAIRMONT — Worthington native Okla "Okey" Edgell lives with his wife Arlene on a quiet street in Fairmont. But decades ago, he was flying across Europe in the throes of World War II ...

  8. Obsolete badges of the United States military - Wikipedia

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    After World War II many badges were phased out of the United States Armed Forces in favor of more modern military badges which are used today. A unique obsolete badge situation occurred with General of the Air Force Henry H. Arnold , who in 1913 was among the 24 Army pilots to receive the first Military Aviator Badge , an eagle bearing Signal ...

  9. New rules for repurposed WWII-era duck boats aim to improve ...

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    Five years after 17 people died when a duck boat sank on a Missouri lake, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued new rules for the amphibious World War II vessels retrofitted for tourist excursions. The ...