We seem to have lost the original thread or its way down and I cannot find it, so:

If you are currently in your country's military, or a veteran of your country's military (including national service) and you wish a "Ruptured Duck" badge like mine, then post:

Country
Years of service
Branch of Service

And I will get you a badge

Dave

Republic of Serbia,
Ministry of internal affairs
Gendarmery

In active service since 2010.

CANADA
1965 - 2004
ARMY INFANTRY

thanks paul

Sorry, Gendarmerie are police

Ok, I have applied because in my country we consider Gendarmerie and regular police as a part of Armed forces. I apologize. Thank you anyway.

Desimir

USA
2010-2013
US Army

USA 1960 to 1965 US NAVY BT 3rd class

I would like my badge.
Thanks

Umm, actually you already have it, It's the flag with the ruptured duck

Spent 20 years in the U.S. Marines, loved it! 4 years as a grunt, 16 in Crash fire rescue
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

You got it and thanks for your service!

USSR, 1984-1991, air force, first lieutenant.

USA
1987-1991
Air Force

Thanks for your service

thanks Vern, we all appreciate it. It's been 25 years but it seems like yesterday...dummy me for getting out, I could have been retired now at 47..LOL..lordy I hate hindsight...

Spent 7 Years US Army 63-65 VII Corps Artillery Viet Nam 68-69 SGT . Would Like to thank Everybody for their service to their Country Bob

Thanks for your service

You are Welcome Vern , Same here thanks for your service

It is true though that the Gendarmerie is considered as part of the Armed Forces in European countries.

Don't know what's so special about our service years in the military, until recently, pretty much all of the Europeans male citizens were obliged to be part of the Military service for at least 1 year when turning 18, I'm no different but nothing really to be so excited about, just my opinion.
Very different for someone who has actually participated in military combat mission, those guys deserves my upmost respect.

I wish the US would adopt conscription. When you turn 18 and graduate high school, you either go to college or serve 2-4 years in the service. If you drop out of high school, as soon as you turn 18 automatic conscription for 2-4 years. I think the younger generation would have a different outlook on life nowadays rather than being a generation of "What can I get for free?"...my two cents...

I was just thinking today about how entitled this generation feels. Maybe we can't change a lot of things but I try to model the "attitude of gratitude" especially when I'm not feeling grateful because it changes my heart about it eventually... I tell kids when u appreciate what u see everyday it makes u a happier person and to others u will be more humble in outlook and attitude. No one likes a snob or a selfish ingrate!

Exactly Byzanti

USSR, 1985 - 2006, the Navy, commander.
Kind Regards,
______________
Sergey

You got it

Many thanks!
Kind Regards,
______________
Sergey.

Hi Vern,

•East Germany (USSR troops)
•1986-1988
•Armored Force

Regards,

Alex

You got it

Thanks!

U.S.Army 92/96 ARNG 96/99

You got it. Thank you for your service

U.S. Army Military Police 1981-85 564th MP company V corps Europe.

You got it. Thanks for your service!

Yes ! Thanks,

Dave
1st Missile Battalion, 67th Artillery
Germany 65 -66

Dave
Missile Battalion,
I've got the set of Missile badges to go with my Wing collection.
Ed

Lets see them, Ed.

Ive got the ones from 1/67 and I was also in the 5th Missile Battalion of the 6th Artillery.

Dave

Dave
I can't even add a photo out of my gallery to a email, let alone get one on here.
I could text one to someone.
But there common badges.
Ed

Send to me and I'll add it for you

vern@germandaggers.com

Vern
Ever since changing to windows 10 I have not been able to get photos added to my emails.
Was so easy with Vista.
Several people have tried to no avail.
Ed

Here are mine:

Ordnance Guided Missile School

196th Ordnance Detchament - attached to 1st Missile Battalion, 67th Artillery - That's their crest but we wore it

Lastly, 162nd Ordnance Detachment attached to 5th Missile Battalion of the 6th Artillery

Ed,, I use Firefox and haven't had any problems. I don't like the Windows browser and email programs.

Country-----------------USA
Years of service_______________5
Branch of Service-------------------------------USAF
Thanks!

You got it! Thanks for your service!

Country- USA

Years of service - 4 (2007-2011)

Branch - Army (Infantry)

Thank you,

- John

There you are! Thanks for your service!