Subdeacon Joe 26,076 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 On a FB forum a person asked about a button that was in a box of the personal effects of a WWII vet. I suggested that he check out the US 45th ID as they had switched from a swastika to the Thunderbird at the start of WWII. But did the Army have divisional buttons at that time? As an aside, he responded asking if it was a German button. Still trying to figure that on out since I had written US 45th Infantry Division. I also gave him some links to get him started. All that out of the way, could that button be from a 45th Infantry Division uniform? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,863 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 The only authorized regular army buttons were the standard Eagle and Corps of Engineers. Never seen that one. Of course, NG units March to a different drummer. Did he say if there were any maker’s marks? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 26,076 Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 Thanks, Bob. I'll ask about that and maybe for a photo of the back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 577 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) The 45th was largely in Oklahoma (national guard) and chose that emblem because of all the Native Americans that served. Google the 45th and you'll see they left quite a legacy. Edited January 17 by Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 26,076 Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 (edited) I gave him 2 links http://45thdivisionmuseum.com/index.php/history/from-swastika-to-thunderbird/ And https://military.wikia.org/wiki/45th_Infantry_Division_(United_States) Going with Bob's suggestion i did a quick search for OK NG buttons and it looks like those had a 5 point star with stuff in the arms. https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-WWII-STATE-OF-OKLAHOMA-MILITARY-BUTTON-/233473974790 Edited January 17 by Subdeacon Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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