Special Forces Pin???

[tony75]

Hello
What are your thoughts on this pin ?
U.S. or French?
No markings
Thank you very much
Tony

[Phill Lockett]

Hi Tony

I don't think that this is a US DUI either official or unofficial. It doesn't have that "US" feel to it.

The bayonet/knife seems to be quite solid/thick.

There looks like etching on the blue paint and colour's azure and red/russet?

Phill

[tony75]

Hi Phill

Thanks for the help

No writing on it at all on the blue
Thanks again
Tony

[Rakkasan187]

Tony, Phill,

This is the unit crest for the 473rd Infantry. The crest is Italian made and quite rare..

Recent 473rd find - UNIFORMS - U.S. Militaria Forum

Here is a link to a topic on the US militaria forum with the crests..

A very nice pickup indeed...

Smitty

[Phill Lockett]

Hi Smitty

Good work , I should of checked there first.

Always pays to have some one like Smitty backing you.

Apologies drop the ball on this one!!!

Yes indeed an excellent pick up.

Phill

[Rakkasan187]

Aww shucks Phill,,,

Thanks for the compliment...

Smitty

[tony75]

Hello
Thank you so much for the help and the information ( Link)
You guys are great
Always learning something from you guys
Thanks again
Tony

[Chopperman]

Very cool find.