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What does CAL mean on a World War 1 military pin that has two crossed rifles?
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∙ 9y ago
I'm not certain what CAL designates. Typically, anything extra, numbers and/or letters is a unit designation. The crossed rifles, however, is specifically the symbol of Infantry. It can be nothing else. Crossed swords is Cavalry, crossed cannons is Artillery, the Caduceus is Medical, a flaming bombard is Ordinance, crossed semaphore flags is Signal/Communications.
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∙ 9y ago
CAL on a World War 1 military pin with crossed rifles most likely refers to California. It could be a symbol indicating the unit or organization that the individual belonged to, possibly a California-based infantry unit. Further research into specific units or markings may provide more information about the pin's significance and the individual's service.
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