I'm looking at a badge with an emblem consisting of an eagle with outstretched wings with one wing passing through a ring, apparently given to all members of the US Armed Forces at their discharge after World War II. The emblem is known by a two-word name which suggests a physical impairment suffered by a type of bird. The first word has eight letters, the second has four letters. What is the name of the emblem?

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The Origin of 'The Ruptured Duck' Insignia The original Ruptured Duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by WWII servicemen and women. It was issued to service personnel who were about to leave the military with an Honorable Discharge. It also allowed them to continue to wear their uniform for up to thirty days after they were discharged since there was a clothing shortage at that time. This showed the MP's that they were in transit and not AWOL. Well, the boys thought the eagle looked more like a duck; and, because it meant they were going home, the popular saying was, "They took off like a Ruptured Duck" - hence the nickname. Jul 16 01, 8:09 PM