WWI Era Numeric "42", Brass Military C-Clasp Hat / Lapel / Collar Pin 3/8"H

WWI Era Numeral "42", Brass Military C-Clasp Hat / Lapel / Collar Pin 3/8"H 3/8"H x 3/4"W A pin for Lapel / Hat / Collar All photos shown were taken by our staff and are actual photos of the item being sold and that will be shipped. WWI Era with a "C-clasp" with a T-bar hinge which typically indicates a late 19th century to early 20th century origin. The pin is thicker than what you see made today in order to go through the thicker materials of the time. Military collar pins are small insignia worn on the collars of military uniforms to denote rank, unit, or branch of service. They come in various designs and styles, each representing different aspects of military service. The 42nd Infantry Division was formed in 1917 from National Guard units from 26 states and the District of Columbia. It earned its nickname "Rainbow Division" because it was composed of units from across the United States, symbolizing a rainbow stretching across the country.