NAVY, COAST GUARD AND OTHER SEA SERVICES

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

   By hhbooker2, February 27, 2008
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   • checkit
   • June 20, 2008

2. Correct positions for wearing authorized USN SSI and Rates

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

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. Spectacular Bullion Navy Rates 1 2 3 4 24

   By dpcsdan, November 4, 2008
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   • sigsaye
   • September 8, 2023

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. '70s Crow

   By sigsaye, March 26, 2014
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   • sigsaye
   • March 26, 2014

7. "CB" vs "SeaBee"

   By huntssurplus, June 21, 2020
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   • 29navy
   • February 6, 2023

8. "E" in front of rate? E TM3c

   By BROBS, March 26, 2014
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   • BROBS
   • March 27, 2014

9. "Officer Steward" Un-Authorized WW2 Rating Badge

   By hhbooker2, July 6, 2011
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   • July 6, 2011

10. "That 70's Crow"

    By sigsaye, April 1, 2014
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    • Salvage Sailor
    • April 2, 2014

11. "Tiny" Rank Insignia - Smaller than Typical Navy - Era?

    By dc9, October 4, 2020
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    • dc9
    • October 4, 2020

12. (1841 - 1945) B&W drawings of U.S.N. Rates, etc.

    By hhbooker2, May 7, 2008
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    • May 8, 2008

13. (1886-2008) Mustang Guy's Navy Rate Collection 1 2 3 4 11

    By hhbooker2, October 15, 2008
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    • navyman
    • February 7

14. (1942) U.S. Navy Officer Line and Corps Devices

    By hhbooker2, September 7, 2008
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    • hhbooker2
    • September 10, 2008

15. (T) after USN Rate and Class Question

    By trlove, March 22, 2010
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    • trlove
    • March 22, 2010

16. $1100 rating badge 1 2 3

    By Garth Thompson, July 22, 2013
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    • unclegrumpy
    • August 16, 2013

17. 11 non-bullion rates any sailor would be proud to wear

    By Nilram, September 12, 2018
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    • 0bx
    • September 13, 2018

18. 1840-1907 U.S.Revenue Cutter Service rank insignia

    By hhbooker2, November 17, 2008
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    • Josh B.
    • July 10, 2016

19. 1841-1915 Ranks on U.S.Navy Cuffs & Collars

    By hhbooker2, February 19, 2008
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    • February 19, 2008

20. 1850's - 1860's U.S.N. cap & rank insignia 1 2

    By hhbooker2, February 15, 2008
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    • February 15, 2008

21. 1861-1866 U.S. Navy Rank Straps & Cap Badges 1 2

    By hhbooker2, April 10, 2008
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    • April 20, 2008

22. 1864 Shoulder Straps & Cap Badges for Navy Officers

    By hhbooker2, March 13, 2008
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    • hhbooker2
    • March 13, 2008

23. 1866 ERA RATINGS NOT VALUABLE?

    By zljones, September 24, 2010
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    • hhbooker2
    • October 6, 2010

24. 1866 navy rating

    By Mustang.CDR, May 9, 2015
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    • carnut63
    • June 23, 2015

25. 1867-1919 Repro Rates and Chevrons 1 2 3

    By hhbooker2, April 2, 2008
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    • SEABEEBRIAN
    • January 30, 2009

26. 1886 - 1893 Navy Rates

    By hhbooker2, January 25, 2008
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    • hhbooker2
    • February 18, 2008

27. 1886 Captain of the Hold rating on ebay

    By Mustang.CDR, January 23, 2014
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    • Mustang.CDR
    • January 24, 2014

28. 1886 Navy Rates 1 2 3

    By hhbooker2, February 12, 2008
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    • hhbooker2
    • April 2, 2008

29. 1886 pattern Gunners Mate 2nd Class rating badge

    By vzemke, December 4, 2012
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    • vzemke
    • December 5, 2012

30. 1886-1894 Rating Collection

    By carnut63, February 1, 2020
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    • carnut63
    • February 1, 2020

31. 1886-1996 Specialty & Distinguishing Marks 1 2 3 4 5

    By hhbooker2, March 6, 2008
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    • hhbooker2
    • April 4, 2008

32. 1894 USS New Hampshire Photo With Interesting Rate

    By daniel griffin, December 2, 2013
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    • KurtA
    • December 27, 2013

33. 1894-1905 apothecary/steward 1 2

    By zljones, November 27, 2010
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    • zljones
    • December 22, 2010

34. 1898-1946 Naval Rank Marks (Shoulder Boards) 1 2

    By hhbooker2, January 5, 2009
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    • SEABEEBRIAN
    • January 11, 2009

35. 1898-2008 Rank marks of the Sea Services

    By hhbooker2, September 6, 2008
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    • tafh63
    • February 17, 2018

36. 1905 Yeoman rate

    By ocsfollowme, November 2, 2017
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    • ocsfollowme
    • November 2, 2017

37. 1905-13 Rate Collection

    By CTI1610, August 10, 2014
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    • navyman
    • August 15, 2014

38. 1913 U.S.Navy Metal Rank & Branch Insignia

    By hhbooker2, February 18, 2008
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    • hhbooker2
    • February 18, 2008

39. 1913-1930's WHITE RATING BADGE DISPLAY

    By navyman, October 30, 2013
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    • navyman
    • February 21, 2014

40. 1917 US Navy, 2nd class arm patch with frame

    By Salvage Sailor, November 9, 2008
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    • hhbooker2
    • November 9, 2008

41. 1918-1922 Seaman Signalman Rates

    By hhbooker2, April 21, 2008
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    • dpcsdan
    • April 22, 2008

42. 1941 U.S.Navy Band Rates

    By hhbooker2, February 18, 2008
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    • 29navy
    • September 12, 2022

43. 1941-1945 Officer's Steward Rates

    By hhbooker2, April 21, 2008
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    • hhbooker2
    • May 8, 2008

44. 1942-1955 Emergency Service Ratings

    By hhbooker2, April 15, 2008
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    • hhbooker2
    • April 20, 2008

45. 1943 - Summary of Ranks & Rates of the U.S. Navy

    By hhbooker2, September 23, 2008
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    • hhbooker2
    • September 24, 2008

46. 1943 Summary of Ranks & Rates of the U.S.Navy

    By hhbooker2, March 28, 2008
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    • hhbooker2
    • March 30, 2008

47. 1943-1947 Navy Grey Rates for C.P.O.s & P.O.s! 1 2 3 4

    By hhbooker2, October 31, 2008
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    • PatLaabs
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48. 1944 Sonar Technician Rate

    By FW12, April 15, 2010
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    • navyman
    • April 15, 2010

49. 1944-48(?) Mail Man 1/C rate

    By dan_the_hun84, February 5, 2020
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    • Allan H.
    • February 5, 2020

50. 1947 USN Medical Rate Spec. Sheet Help request

    By ed101, March 22, 2011
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    • Justin B.
    • March 26, 2011