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Distinguished Eagle Device Pins
There is no square knot for uniform wear to denote the Distinguished Eagle Scout. From DESA’s inception in 1969, NESA provided a small gold Eaglet that could be placed on the eagle square knot; which is sewn over the left-hand pocket on the uniform.
Over the years, the basic design has stayed the same with some minor variations because each manufacturer of the eagle pin used different dies and molds. Each pin showcased below is different because of the gold content hallmark and the manufacturer logo.
I am aware of 22 different Hallmark backings to the Distinguished Eagle Device Pin. If you have a Hallmark that I am missing, or know of a different variety please contact me. I can either purchase it from you or trade you for a different DESA Device pin.
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| Manufacture: Robbins |
| Description: Prototype |
| Hallmark: No Hallmark |
| Hallmark Location: None |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/1 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/R-1 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Robbins |
| Description: Thin neck, space between neck and wings |
| Hallmark: 14kr |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/2 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/R-2 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Robbins |
| Description: Thin neck, space between neck and wings |
| Hallmark: r14k |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/3 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/R-3 |
| Collection: NEED For My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Robbins |
| Description: Thin neck, space between neck and wings |
| Hallmark: r1/10-10k |
| Hallmark Location: On Wing |
| Grove Type: Not Identified |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/R-4 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: Thin neck, space between neck and wings |
| Hallmark: 10k-GF |
| Hallmark Location: On Wing |
| Grove Type: Not Identified |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-1 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: Thin neck, space between neck and wings |
| Hallmark: S in a box over G.F |
| Hallmark Location: Vertical Facing Right |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/4 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-2a |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: Space between neck and wings is filled in |
| Hallmark: S in a box over G.F |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/5 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-2b |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: Space between neck and wings is filled in |
| Hallmark: S in a box over G.F (Upside Down) |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: Not Identified |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-2c |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: Space between neck and wings is filled in |
| Hallmark: S in a box left of G.F |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/6 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-2d |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: Space between neck and wings is filled in |
| Hallmark: No Hallmark |
| Hallmark Location: None |
| Grove Type: Not Identified |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-3 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: Space between neck and wings is filled in |
| Hallmark: Double "S" above 1/10 10k |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/7 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-4 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: BSA on chest. Pole on top |
| Hallmark: Double "S" above 1/10 10k |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/8 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-5a |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: BSA on chest. Pole slightly off center |
| Hallmark: Double "S" above 1/10 10k |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/8 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-5b |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: BSA on chest |
| Hallmark: .925 |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: Not Identified |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-6 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Custom Fine Jewelry??? |
| Description: Diamond on chest |
| Hallmark: None |
| Hallmark Location: None |
| Grove Type: Not Identified |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/CFJ-1 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
| Note: I have seen this pin in other DESA collections. However, I can't confirm if it is a DESA device pin. |
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| Manufacture: Custom Fine Jewelry |
| Description: BSA on chest. CFJ prototype |
| Hallmark: None |
| Hallmark Location: None |
| Grove Type: Not Identified |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/CFJ-2 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Custom Fine Jewelry |
| Description: BSA on chest |
| Hallmark: CFJ |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/9 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/CFJ-3 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: BSA on chest |
| Hallmark: STER |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/10 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-7 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: BSA on chest |
| Hallmark: 10k (Small) |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/11 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-8 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: BSA on chest |
| Hallmark: Double S above 10k |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/12 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-9 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
| Notes: * Terry's book shows (Double "S" above 1/10-10k). This was a typo and should read as (Double "S" above 10k). |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: BSA on chest |
| Hallmark: Double S left of 10k |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/13 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-10 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: BSA on chest |
| Hallmark: 10k (Large) |
| Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail |
| Grove Type: DESA/KDV/14 |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-11 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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| Manufacture: Stange |
| Description: BSA on chest. NESA Produced 2016 (Gold Plated) |
| Hallmark: No Hallmark |
| Hallmark Location: None |
| Grove Type: Not Identified |
| Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-12 |
| Collection: Have In My Collection |
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