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fox1x New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 05/23/2015 8:09 pm I collect antique book mostly, but I found a couple of pins at an Estate sale. I'm originally from Ohio, so I try and get as much Ohio memorabilia as I can. I found this pin, but have had no luck on Google or Bing in trying to find out what it is. I can tell from the feel it is very very old. I'm pretty sure the "Old Guard" is referencing the oldest Army unit. But there are 13 stars on the flag. Anyone see this pin before: Edited by fox1x 05/23/2015 8:10 pm Report this Post to the Staff

bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 05/24/2015 07:20 am Fox1x, to CCF Interesting pin. Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 05/24/2015 10:31 am Could be referencing the U.S. Third Infantry Regiment, oldest in the Army And sometimes referred to as the escort of the President: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_...e_Old_Guard) Not specific to Ohio however... My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Edited by KenKat 05/24/2015 10:33 am Report this Post to the Staff
fox1x New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 05/24/2015 1:31 pm Thanks for the welcome! I did Bing the Old Guard and had come up with the same information. What I find curious is the fact that with the amazing internet today, using both Bing and Google, I cannot find one reference or picture to this specific pin. I did do a search on American Flag history and found the flag with 13 stripes and 13 stars goes back to around 1777. I imagine it is a military pin since it is referencing the "old guard". I would think it strange to be sold or given away as a "common folk" pin. Report this Post to the Staff
fox1x New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 05/25/2015 1:16 pm Would anyone have a suggestion on where/who to turn to that may know about this pin? Perhaps there is a website someone knows of? (Oh, and here are two other pins I picked up, Thought some may enjoy them :) Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 05/25/2015 1:41 pm Always enjoy seeing Cincinnati-related items as I am a native of the Queen City. My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 05/26/2015 8:41 pm I enjoyed looking at your collection. I have no suggestions for a website where you could find more information. The only thing that I can think of is that you should try Ohio historical societies and/or university profs. If they don't have the info. you want, they can point you in the right direction. Good luck. Report this Post to the Staff
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