Gr-Grandpa's Lapel Pin USNA

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  1. scooobydoo

    scooobydoo New Member

    IMG_2314.JPG Wondering if any of you kind folks could help me identify a piece that is important to my family history. I found this in a box of treasured jewelry items and pocket knives.

    I didn't know anyone in my family had attended the United States Naval Academy. I'm guessing it's 1909. The clasp on the stickpin has tiny marks about a patent received on it (the clasp) Aug.17.09.

    Anyone have any additional information on it?
     
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  2. leeddie

    leeddie Well-Known Member

    Welcome. Would you please go to edit and click on FULL IMAGE.. It will help with your question. Thanks
     
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  3. leeddie

    leeddie Well-Known Member

    Navy family?
     
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    leeddie Well-Known Member

    Wait for the others to take a look and maybe KingofThings will know if it is Navy. Good luck.. Nice piece.
     
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  6. scooobydoo

    scooobydoo New Member

    It's a great idea! The seal for the Class of 1909 does match the item I have very well. But, I didn't recognize any names in the yearbook, so the mystery goes on!
     
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  7. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I believe you have the right direction. The archives surely will help you.
    I'd flip if I found that. :)
     
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  8. SBSVC

    SBSVC Well-Known Member

    Hmmm. Is there any chance that an old "suitor" might have given it to great-grandma?
     
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