NAVY, COAST GUARD AND OTHER SEA SERVICES

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

   By dpcsdan, February 15, 2013
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   • Panzerjunky
   • February 20

2. Spectacular Bullion Navy Rates 1 2 3 4 25

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

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

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

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. Help needed with rank (I think) abbreviation ADRI

   By dhcoleterracina, February 21
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   • Justin B.
   • February 22

7. What is your latest dated Liona rating patch? 1 2

   By Panzerjunky, February 6
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   • Panzerjunky
   • February 20

8. MINI USN CPO ANCHOR VARIATION? - DATING

   By INIMICUS, April 23, 2022
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   • Justin B.
   • February 18

9. Unknown Striker/Distinguishing Mark

   By PatLaabs, February 17
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   • PatLaabs
   • February 17

10. Rate identification

    By Panzerjunky, February 13
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    • Panzerjunky
    • February 17

11. WW1-era USSB Chief Petty Officer Cap Badge

    By VMI88, February 16
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    • KurtA
    • February 17

12. Post '84 Navy rates - Fat Parrots and Surrendering Chickens

    By sigsaye, April 9, 2014
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    • Panzerjunky
    • February 15

13. USN PO fully embroidered rate insignia start date

    By tthen, February 8
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    • navyman
    • February 12

14. WWII USN Warrant Officer Bar

    By Skywise, February 4
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    • Justin B.
    • February 4

15. WAVE Specialist 'X' Diamond Rate

    By Salvage Sailor, May 9, 2023
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    • Paulruss
    • January 30

16. Just a quick Time frame ident needed.

    By Panzerjunky, January 18
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    • Panzerjunky
    • January 24

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

    By hhbooker2, April 17, 2008
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    • easterneagle87
    • January 18

18. Pharmacist mate and Hospital Corpsman rates 1 2

    By subsystem4, February 9, 2013
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    • busternfo
    • January 15

19. (1886-2008) Mustang Guy's Navy Rate Collection 1 2 3 4 11

    By hhbooker2, October 15, 2008
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    • navyman
    • January 10

20. Navy "M" Rate ID help

    By WorldWarPatches, December 24, 2025
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    • 29navy
    • December 27, 2025

21. CD = CB

    By ww2-pacific, April 3, 2022
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    • Michael rodriguez
    • December 4, 2025

22. In-Country made Navy insignia?

    By MarkMcM, April 12, 2025
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    • Tonomachi
    • November 9, 2025

23. 1866-1886 rate and rating insignia

    By sigsaye, November 3, 2025
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    • sigsaye
    • November 4, 2025

24. What Navy Rating is This, Mail??

    By swag, October 16, 2025
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    • Tolzer
    • October 16, 2025

25. Naval Aviation CPO

    By hink441, October 11, 2025
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    • sigsaye
    • October 11, 2025

26. Recommendation for Commisioned Rank

    By ThermalLayers28, October 2, 2025
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    • ThermalLayers28
    • October 2, 2025

27. Navy rating badges signed & dated 1 2 3

    By topdcnut, January 29, 2010
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    • DD937
    • September 19, 2025

28. Navy Corpsman insignia WWII?

    By sellers61, August 22, 2025
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    • VietnamCollectors2823
    • September 9, 2025

29. US Navy Apprentice Petty Officer S patch

    By JohnK83882, September 6, 2025
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    • JohnK83882
    • September 6, 2025

30. Help dating USN WW2 rate patches 1 2

    By sjw83071, June 16, 2019
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    • sigsaye
    • August 17, 2025

31. Identification help on Navy patch

    By Bigrob1911, August 13, 2025
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    • DD937
    • August 15, 2025

32. USN Medical Shoulder Boards 1919-1921

    By KurtA, August 8, 2025
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    • Scott C.
    • August 9, 2025

33. USN CPO Insignia Authentication/Era identification

    By DillonI, July 30, 2025
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    • DillonI
    • July 30, 2025

34. Question about CPO Dress White Uniform rating badges

    By ShooterMcGavin, July 30, 2015
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    • sigsaye
    • July 21, 2025

35. Date Range for Bullion Rank

    By Andylit, July 7, 2025
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    • sigsaye
    • July 7, 2025

36. *** Anything Known About Green SeaBees Patch ***

    By General Apathy, June 28, 2025
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    • General Apathy
    • June 30, 2025

37. UNAUTHORIZED NAVY RATES & STRIKERS

    By navyman, June 29, 2014
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    • WoskMilitary
    • June 23, 2025

38. U.S Navy attached to Marine Corps Rates WW2

    By irish, June 29, 2014
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    • WoskMilitary
    • June 23, 2025

39. Help put a date on this patch

    By Tugboater1991, March 24, 2025
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    • sigsaye
    • April 5, 2025

40. 1833 Petty Officer Insignia or Junk?

    By militbuff, April 3, 2025
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    • militbuff
    • April 3, 2025

41. Uniform Building Questions

    By dirtbikemike312, February 23, 2025
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    • dirtbikemike312
    • February 25, 2025

42. WW2 Navy Boatswain Shoulder patch question

    By cerick1450, February 8, 2025
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    • cerick1450
    • February 9, 2025

43. VN Navy Rank on US Advisor

    By smwinter207, January 18, 2025
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    • CinamonToastCrunch
    • February 2, 2025

44. USN Ratings Circa 1938

    By Salvage Sailor, August 29, 2016
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    • 29navy
    • January 20, 2025

45. USN Line Captain Shoulder Strap

    By FlyNavy02, January 17, 2025
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    • FlyNavy02
    • January 19, 2025

46. Help with Civil War Navy Era Shoulder Strap

    By FlyNavy02, January 16, 2025
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    • FlyNavy02
    • January 17, 2025

47. Unknown patches

    By knifeguy, January 12, 2025
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    • knifeguy
    • January 13, 2025

48. 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, 2025

49. Where were these made?

    By Bearmon, January 9, 2025
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    • Bearmon
    • January 9, 2025

50. Rating on Navy belt buckle? BMCS

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