MN State Guard Hat Badge and Eagle Emblem - We have not been able to verify the identity of these, but this is our best guess from information we have found. Seller had these together and we have left them as found. The Minnesota State Guard (previously called theMinnesota Defense Force) It was first organized during World War I and later re-established in 1941 during World War II to protect state infrastructure and maintain domestic security while the MinnesotaNational Guard was federalized and deployed overseas. It was first organized during World War I and later re-established in 1941 during World War II to protect state infrastructure and maintain domestic security while the Minnesota National Guard was federalized and deployed overseas. Mounted to felt in frame. LOT SIZE: 5x7x2" 1 LB All information and photos, which are part of the description, are intended to be as accurate as possible, but errors are possible. No item may be returned or refused based on this information, which is provided as a service to bidders. Please read terms & conditions and ask questions before bidding.