NAVY, COAST GUARD AND OTHER SEA SERVICES

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1. Spectacular Bullion Navy Rates 1 2 3 4 25

   By dpcsdan, November 4, 2008
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   • sigsaye
   • November 3, 2024

2. 1940 U.S.Merchant Marine Ratings 1 2 3

   By hhbooker2, February 27, 2008
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   • S.ChrisKelly
   • June 10, 2024

3. Marks, Specialty Marks and Distinguishing Marks of the Sea Services 1 2 3

   By dpcsdan, February 15, 2013
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   • sigsaye
   • May 24, 2022

4. Correct positions for wearing authorized USN SSI and Rates

   By Salvage Sailor, August 15, 2015
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   • Salvage Sailor
   • August 16, 2015

5. US Navy Ranks and Rates Reference Topics - the Booker threads

   By Salvage Sailor, December 15, 2013
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   • Salvage Sailor
   • December 15, 2013

6. Uniform Building Questions

   By dirtbikemike312, February 23
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   • dirtbikemike312
   • February 25

7. WW2 Navy Boatswain Shoulder patch question

   By cerick1450, February 8
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   • cerick1450
   • February 9

8. VN Navy Rank on US Advisor

   By smwinter207, January 18
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   • CinamonToastCrunch
   • February 2

9. USN Ratings Circa 1938

   By Salvage Sailor, August 29, 2016
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   • 29navy
   • January 20

10. USN Line Captain Shoulder Strap

    By FlyNavy02, January 17
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    • FlyNavy02
    • January 19

11. Help with Civil War Navy Era Shoulder Strap

    By FlyNavy02, January 16
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    • FlyNavy02
    • January 17

12. Unknown patches

    By knifeguy, January 12
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    • knifeguy
    • January 13

13. Can anyone educate me on these green Navy rates? USN attached to USMC

    By Frank_Smith, December 28, 2024
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    • Frank_Smith
    • January 11

14. Where were these made?

    By Bearmon, January 9
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    • Bearmon
    • January 9

15. Rating on Navy belt buckle? BMCS

    By jsand, November 26, 2024
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    • sigsaye
    • November 29, 2024

16. Coast Guard Badge

    By order_collector, August 22, 2023
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    • squidney86
    • November 29, 2024

17. Gunners Mate specialist patch? 1 2

    By 36thIDAlex, April 30, 2019
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    • sigsaye
    • November 19, 2024

18. Female Aviation Green Rates

    By PatLaabs, November 13, 2024
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    • PatLaabs
    • November 14, 2024

19. Dating gunner's mate rank insignia

    By Tonomachi, September 21, 2024
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    • aerialbridge
    • October 12, 2024

20. (1886-2008) Mustang Guy's Navy Rate Collection 1 2 3 4 11

    By hhbooker2, October 15, 2008
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    • navyman
    • October 6, 2024

21. WAVE Specialist 'X' Diamond Rate

    By Salvage Sailor, May 9, 2023
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    • Edelweisse
    • September 27, 2024

22. Is this WW1 era

    By Bearmon, August 31, 2024
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    • Bearmon
    • August 31, 2024

23. Navy Bull Ensign

    By Chuckman1108, August 21, 2024
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    • Chuckman1108
    • August 21, 2024

24. USN rating identification request

    By RickGB, July 26, 2024
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    • Father V
    • August 20, 2024

25. US Navy Rate patch, unknown to me - Recruit Petty Officer

    By tthen, April 8, 2024
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    • David Minton
    • August 16, 2024

26. WWI WW1 Navy Rate Patches variation? Meaning?

    By johnny12550, May 25, 2024
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    • David Minton
    • August 16, 2024

27. USN Or Cadet Shoulder Boards?

    By otter42, November 18, 2009
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    • senhoragua
    • August 12, 2024

28. Unauthorized PT Specialty Rate

    By B-17Guy, May 19, 2023
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    • PatLaabs
    • August 7, 2024

29. Harbor Boat Service & A.T.S. Army Transport Service Uniforms (1898-1944) 1 2

    By hhbooker2, April 17, 2008
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    • MedrickMilitaria
    • July 19, 2024

30. Medical Service Corps Warrant Officer Shoulder Board

    By PatLaabs, September 19, 2023
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    • PatLaabs
    • June 29, 2024

31. 50s-60s Branch Colored Seaman Stripes

    By patches, May 2, 2024
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    • PatLaabs
    • June 2, 2024

32. US Navy Officer Left Facing Eagle Pin Badge

    By LEALTON, May 18, 2024
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    • mikie
    • May 19, 2024

33. Navy Boards and bullion insignia.

    By Vix Steel, May 6, 2024
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    • KurtA
    • May 7, 2024

34. Possible WWII Skinny Torpedoman's Mate mark?

    By PatLaabs, May 4, 2024
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    • PatLaabs
    • May 4, 2024

35. When are these Vice Admrial boards from?

    By Sweazy21, April 23, 2024
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    • firefighter
    • April 29, 2024

36. Is this V aviation rate real or fake?

    By rathbonemuseum.com, April 17, 2024
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    • sigsaye
    • April 24, 2024

37. Embroidered Gold SEAL Trident on OG Cotton Tape when used

    By phillock, April 13, 2024
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    • phillock
    • April 13, 2024

38. Pharmacist mate and Hospital Corpsman rates 1 2

    By subsystem4, February 9, 2013
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    • jweitkamp
    • March 25, 2024

39. Three Pairs of Naval Boards to identify

    By linasl, September 3, 2020
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    • tafh63
    • March 17, 2024

40. In search of some Navy rating patches for RM, EM and 1800s not rate specific

    By forumguy13, January 30, 2024
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    • forumguy13
    • February 4, 2024

41. Chief Pay Clerk WO?

    By EdMajor1955, December 15, 2023
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    • PatLaabs
    • January 12, 2024

42. Navy rating badges signed & dated 1 2 3

    By topdcnut, January 29, 2010
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    • navyman
    • November 23, 2023

43. Grey NAP Rates on Ebay, Just Please Know

    By CUBUSMC, November 22, 2023
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    • CUBUSMC
    • November 23, 2023

44. Corpsman/Pharmacist Chief's Rate: How Old?

    By Steindaddie, November 14, 2023
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    • Steindaddie
    • November 17, 2023

45. WW2 rate patch?

    By 27Division18, November 16, 2023
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    • 27Division18
    • November 17, 2023

46. How do you organize?

    By Navy Brat 57, November 4, 2023
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    • Navy Brat 57
    • November 16, 2023

47. WW2 patch? And the meaning behind it. Postwar ET3 USN

    By UShistorybuff00, October 14, 2023
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    • sigsaye
    • November 15, 2023

48. Is it a Liberty cuff ?

    By nicolas75, November 4, 2023
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    • nicolas75
    • November 10, 2023

49. Is there an insignia for a US Navy Fireman 1st Class in 1866?

    By crashdavis_1, November 3, 2023
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    • Justin B.
    • November 8, 2023

50. What era would this Khaki Bullion rate be from?

    By Flightpath, August 23, 2023
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    • sigsaye
    • August 25, 2023