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Topic: PT Boat Pin-, Pewter, 2-5/8 |
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Lew Zee
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 Posted on: Sep 16, 2017 - 10:36am
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I just received two PT Boat pins that are Pewter and 2-5/8 long. Got them from a Walmart on-line seller. They are $4.29 each + S & H ($3.49). They look pretty good. Plan to wear them when we take the 61 out to scale model boat meets. Lew
If anyone is interested...
https://www.walmart.com/ip/U-S-Navy-P-T-Boat-Pin-Gold-Plated-1-3-4/122320837
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bubbletop409
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Posted on: Sep 16, 2017 - 1:20pm
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While doing research prior to beginning construction on a 1/20th Higgins Hellcat I came across a guy on e-bay selling reproductions of a pin given to all the Higgins employees. I found their choice of depicting the Hellcat somewhat unusual since only a single prototype was produced. Just checked e-bay, several different pins are still available including the Hellcat and Kennedy 109 pins.
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Claire
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Posted on: Sep 17, 2017 - 2:22pm
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I have my fathers tie clip from around 1943. Its in great condition and looks like that one. I don't know if its pewter looks more like sterling silver. He never wore it after the war but my mom saved it all those years.
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Lew Zee
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Posted on: Sep 17, 2017 - 3:51pm
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The name of the company (through Walmart) I got the pins from is Military Best http://militarybest.com. They have loads of pins of just about every style out there, including patches and clothing. The quality of the ones I got were pretty good. They also have the PT boat pin in gold and the boat is a different style from the pewter pin. Lew
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TED WALTHER |
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Posted on: Sep 18, 2017 - 1:29pm
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Lew;
I actually found one that is a gold 77' ELCO, it is a tie clip. It had 109 on it , so Its a Kennedy election tie clip, but I had the 109 filled and the tie clip replated with 18 carat gold in Panama, so it looks great. It reminded me of the originals like the RON 2 and 3(2) guys recieved, such as the one Frank has, that originally belonged to RON 3(2) Squadron Commander, CDR Alan "Monty" Montgomery
Here is what it looked like went I bought it off ebay:
I am currently in Italy so , when I get home I will post new photos.
Take care,
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