UNKNOWN STICKPIN

[Son of a gunner]

Hello there,

 

I am uploading photos of a metal stickpin from my collection that is a mystery to me. The motto reads ' Unguibus et rostro' latin for talons and beak. The eagle is holding three bolts of lightning. Could it be some sort of air gunner/radio operator badge?  I  know the USAAF 18th Fighter wing from the 1930's used the motto but with the image of a cockerel not an eagle. Also the motto was used by the Italian 11th Tank battalion and the City of Valence in France. I am sure that various other military organisations used the motto but any further information would be much appreciated, especially the nationality of the item.

 

Many thanks 

Son of a Gunner.

[Gunner87]

2 hours ago, Son of a gunner said:

Hello there,

 

I am uploading photos of a metal stickpin from my collection that is a mystery to me. The motto reads ' Unguibus et rostro' latin for talons and beak. The eagle is holding three bolts of lightning. Could it be some sort of air gunner/radio operator badge?  I  know the USAAF 18th Fighter wing from the 1930's used the motto but with the image of a cockerel not an eagle. Also the motto was used by the Italian 11th Tank battalion and the City of Valence in France. I am sure that various other military organisations used the motto but any further information would be much appreciated, especially the nationality of the item.

 

Many thanks 

Son of a Gunner.

Hi Son of a gunner.

 

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Gunner

[Son of a gunner]

Many thanks Gunner. The link looks really useful!

 

Best regards

Son of a Gunner