Military pin of some sort?

[JimmyCT]

Its very small in size 11/16 L x 5/16 W



Any ideas and date range of the item would be great. Thanks! - Jim

 

[fyrffytr1]

I think it is a WWII period quartermaster sweetheart pin.

 

[Ronstar]

Thats a stumper!!! Looking at the QM sweetheart pin it is close. What is different is that the blue star is normally within a red rectangle. The ships wheel with crossed sword and key is the QM insignia. Blue star normally represents a loved one in a current conflict and the heart represents “my heart goes where my loved one is.” All the right themes but not in the correct presentation. Has to be a varietal pin of some sort. Good Luck !

 

[Taxidea]

I think fyrffytr1 nailed it, google mothers pin or son in service pin and you'll see a number of variants of these. The single star would indicate one son in service. Cool find, btw they are usually sterling.

 

[Confetrit]

Nice save on the pin. This must have had a special meaning for someone.

 

[wildwilly]

Very nice find. It was probably very personal to someone.