My Dad was in the USMC in WW2, Parris Island -- Cherry Point -- troop train to west coast -- Pacific Ocean -- Japan/China (that part is a little unclear).
When cleaning out the attic 15 years or so after he passed away, we found a USMC duffel bag with a couple of old uniforms, a wool blanket, and this plaque which has no identifying marks on it at all.
Since the GRM forum is populated by the most knowledgeable people on Earth, I know this is the right place to ask: WTF? Any feedback on origin, age, meaning, etc?
Because it has no identifiers, I wonder if it's a plaque given for retirement, promotions etc., and an engraved brass plate is installed for each occasion.
My google-fu is on today.
Looks like it is the "Ruptured Duck" a symbol of Honorable Discharge from the military.
http://www.americanwarlibrary.com/theduck.htm
In reply to Rusnak_322 :
That's exactly what it is.
It was probably a "going away" plaque from his unit.
You guys are unbelievable. 2 hours, 56 minutes from question to answer with reference. And then backed up with another reference 1 hour, 11 minutes later.
Thank you.
I also have the American flag from Dad's casket, in a wood and glass case. I will display this plaque with the flag.
