hhbooker2 Posted February 14, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 14, 2008 Coxswain 2nd Class Petty Officers of the United States Revenue Cutter Service wore these special rates until 1915 when they became the United States Coast Guard, a arrow through an anchor was the specialty mark. The chevrons were two-piece, white over red sewn a white background as seen here. The U.S. Navy's Coxswain for crossed anchors and was a 3rd Class Petty Officer and upon making 2nd Class Petty Officer were Bpatswain's Mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted February 14, 2008 Yeoman (crossed quill pens) and Quartermaster (ship's steering wheel) worn by petty officers of the Revenue Cutter Servicem pre-Coast Guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted February 14, 2008 Watertender wore a water valve (wheel) as seen here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted February 14, 2008 While the Master-at-Arms of the United States Navy wore a large five-point star, the Revenue Cutter Service wore a U.S. shield as seen for 2nd and 1st Class Petty Officer's rates here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted February 14, 2008 Machinist's Mate 2nd Class like tgheir U.S. Navy wore a 3-bladed ship's screw as well in the R.C.S.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Ragan Posted February 14, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 14, 2008 Great stuff Sarge. Thanks for sharing this with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted February 14, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 14, 2008 Said it before, will say it again....just incredible. Those rates are just rare as rare can be it seems. I never would have known what these were if I found them someplace. Your reference material is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted February 16, 2008 Said it before, will say it again....just incredible. Those rates are just rare as rare can be it seems. I never would have known what these were if I found them someplace. Your reference material is incredible. JASON: What about this find, three different Revenue Cutter Service rates for Master-at-Arms for 3rd, 2nd, and 1st Class Petty Officers. Sarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted February 18, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 18, 2008 Maan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted February 19, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 19, 2008 JASON: What about this find, three different Revenue Cutter Service rates for Master-at-Arms for 3rd, 2nd, and 1st Class Petty Officers. Sarge Fantastic items. I'd love to find some of these "white chevron" USCG rating badges. I'll have to add it to my Want List.. http:www.navydp.com/Navy%20Images/Dan-s_Current_Want_List2.pdf Will look at SOS... -dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted February 19, 2008 Share #11 Posted February 19, 2008 This one is rather scarce - WW2 USCG Chief Dog Handler - the letter, "D" within the diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted February 19, 2008 Share #12 Posted February 19, 2008 A bit newer than everything else posted, the current rate insignia for the top enlistedman in the USCG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share #13 Posted February 20, 2008 An 1891 set of uniform regulations of the Revenue Cutter Service appeared after this article started, here is a page showing several types of headgear and the badges for the caps of the petty officers. Sarge Booker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share #14 Posted February 20, 2008 1891 Revenue Cutter Service epaulette and shoulder strap, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share #15 Posted February 20, 2008 1891 R.C.S. belts and buckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share #16 Posted February 20, 2008 1891 R.C.S. officer's headgear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share #17 Posted February 20, 2008 1891 R.C.S. seamen's jumper and trousers amd 2 styles of headgear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share #18 Posted February 21, 2008 1890 Revenue Cutter Service seaman, Port Townsend, Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share #19 Posted February 21, 2008 1908 Revenue Cutter Service full dress cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share #20 Posted February 21, 2008 1871 United States Revenue Marines' rank insignia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share #21 Posted February 21, 2008 1800 Uniform (and Insignia) of the United States Revenue Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share #22 Posted February 21, 2008 1840 Revenue Cutter Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share #23 Posted February 21, 2008 1840 Revenue Captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share #24 Posted February 21, 2008 1840 First Lieutenent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share #25 Posted February 21, 2008 1840 Second Lieutenant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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