{"product_id":"1990s-us-air-force-special-operations-gold-tone-enamel-pin","title":"1990s US Air Force Special Operations Gold Tone Enamel Pin","description":"Cool Vintage 1990s US Air Force Special Operations Gold Tone Enamel Pin In Excellent Condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage pin features  the emblem of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AFSOC emblem contains several symbols, each with a specific meaning:\u003cbr\u003eBlack background: Symbolizes the night, which is when the command typically conducts its operations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinged dagger: Represents the military preparedness and the swift and silent mobilization of forces. The design of the dagger is inspired by the V-42 fighting knife, a tribute to the British Chindit special forces and the Office of Strategic Services from World War II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue disc with a star: Suggests the heritage of Air Force special operations and alludes to the Army Air Corps, where the Air Commandos were born during WWII. The color blue also represents the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pin measures approximately 1 1\/4\" tall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25","brand":"Unique Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":46547750092902,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2897\/5718\/files\/8c699a27-d95a-4b58-8bbe-06277b80a9e4.jpg?v=1786292577","url":"https:\/\/trinketmania.net\/products\/1990s-us-air-force-special-operations-gold-tone-enamel-pin","provider":"Trinketmania-LV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}