For lapel pins collectors, it is necessary to know the history of the pins. In order to let more enthusiasts know about the lapel pins they collect, today the editor of MFX talks with you about the military lapel pins of the U.S. Army.
In the long and distant feudal period of the Middle Ages in Europe, Knights often led to the tragedy of the fragmentation of friendly forces because they were difficult to distinguish between enemies and ourselves in the melee. So they decided to establish an identification method, that is, to paint their full or feudal designs and colors on their shields to show their identity.
European Medieval Knight emblem style From then on, the original emblem was born. After thousands of years of evolution and development, these emblems have become military meritorious medals nowadays. Their purpose and function are not only to show the status of soldiers, but also to commend the courage, skill, and patriotism of soldiers.
From Shield Mainstream Design to Medal Mainstream Design During the War of Independence, in order to highlight the difference between the American political system and European aristocracy, the US army had no emblem or medals.
Until the outbreak of the American Civil War, American troops without badges often had some problems in command because they lacked clear military logos. Only then did the U.S. Army decide to establish its own emblem system.
(The design of the rank of the soldier in the arm can be clearly seen by comparing the military uniform of the American Revolution (right) with that of the Civil War (left).)
It wasn`t until 1960, when the United States established the Heraldry Institute, that the American emblem really became a system and became the emblem of the United States Army as we know it today.
With the continuous improvement of the Research Institute of heraldry, the design of American military emblem is becoming more and more beautiful and generous, and the symbolism of various kinds of emblems is prominent. It has exerted a tremendous influence on the countries of the world, especially the major allies of the United States. All kinds of imitative emblems have become the mainstream of today`s military lapel pins.
(Above is the location of the Herald Institute, Fort Beltworth, U.S. Armament Command)
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