NAVY, COAST GUARD AND OTHER SEA SERVICES

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1. Unknown to me World War One USN rate

   By 1st Sgt CES, October 14, 2011
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   • patches
   • October 18, 2011

2. Okay, what is this rate? "Odd Q"?

   By Dave, April 22, 2014
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   • Justin B.
   • April 23, 2014

3. WWI Navy rating question

   By USAFnav, January 30, 2010
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   • dpcsdan
   • February 2, 2010

4. SPECIALIST RATINGS OF U.S. COAST GUARD

   By navyman, April 15, 2008
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   • hhbooker2
   • May 9, 2008

5. Australian made Pharmacist mate rate for usmc uniform

   By subsystem4, October 29, 2012
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   • hardstripe
   • November 11, 2012

6. Help identifying a Navy rating badge

   By holdaas, January 1, 2013
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   • navyman
   • January 18, 2013

7. Question about USN CPO rates

   By Adam R, May 14, 2013
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   • 67Rally
   • May 16, 2013

8. USN Damage Controlman (?) patch... sealed

   By Sabrejet, November 22, 2009
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   • sigsaye
   • November 25, 2009

9. Help with Naval rating ID: OB Ordnance Battalion

   By JimD, October 8, 2018
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   • KRIS FORD
   • October 30, 2018

10. NAVY SAILMAKER RATE FOR SALE ON EBAY

    By zljones, August 24, 2010
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    • zljones
    • October 7, 2010

11. USN "C" in a Diamond - UNKNOWN

    By 36-tex, September 9, 2011
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    • dpcsdan
    • September 12, 2011

12. Gold SMC tinsel

    By topdcnut, October 28, 2010
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    • dpcsdan
    • December 25, 2010

13. Navy Corpsman Aidman Patches (Experimental)?

    By ADMIN, May 26, 2008
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    • David Minton
    • February 3, 2020

14. Need help with ID - two patches on sailor's sleeve

    By stratasfan, August 5, 2017
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    • sigsaye
    • October 25, 2017

15. What is this WAVE Rating?

    By Teamski, May 17, 2008
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    • Teamski
    • June 25, 2008

16. Unknown Metal Navy Insignias

    By Brig, April 11, 2015
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    • busternfo
    • July 18, 2015

17. Opinions Please

    By gap, April 14, 2015
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    • subsystem4
    • April 22, 2015

18. Unknown Patch To Me

    By 55rocker52, June 22, 2019
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    • David Minton
    • October 30, 2019

19. Khaki woven CB sleeve striker (BEVO style)

    By BROBS, January 11, 2015
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    • BROBS
    • January 12, 2015

20. MM vs. MoMM use in WWII Subs

    By Stinger Gunner USMC, December 20, 2009
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    • sigsaye
    • December 29, 2009

21. Admiral shoulder boards

    By zljones, August 30, 2010
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    • zljones
    • September 7, 2010

22. (1841 - 1945) B&W drawings of U.S.N. Rates, etc.

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

23. Help Identifying Small Navy Rate Patches ? USN Specialty Marks

    By easystreet, January 9, 2022
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    • Salvage Sailor
    • January 11, 2022

24. Unknown anchor patches

    By JCFalkenbergIII, February 15, 2013
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    • Shellback801
    • September 7, 2013

25. Is this a 1905-1913 rating?

    By evets, June 3, 2015
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    • evets
    • June 11, 2015

26. Navy "E?"

    By Robswashashore, August 31, 2010
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    • sigsaye
    • August 31, 2010

27. U.S. Maritime Service / Merchant Marine Buttons

    By MrStiv, January 31, 2018
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    • Justin B.
    • October 5, 2018

28. US Navy shoulder board dating

    By senhoragua, December 7, 2018
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    • 29navy
    • December 13, 2018

29. What is the USN rate with a rope knot, ex-apprentice?

    By Siamundo, April 7, 2012
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    • sigsaye
    • May 26, 2020

30. Navy utility shirt/jacket crows

    By sigsaye, June 17, 2010
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    • TomcatPC
    • June 26, 2010

31. Is this rate WW2?

    By SergeantMajorGray, June 30, 2013
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    • subsystem4
    • July 2, 2013

32. WW1 US Navy rating Machnist Mate question ? Discharge

    By 268th C.A., January 16, 2018
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    • sigsaye
    • January 19, 2018

33. Need information on this rate Turret Captain

    By warroom1, November 24, 2021
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    • warroom1
    • November 26, 2021

34. What do I have?

    By jhagan, September 29, 2012
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    • jhagan
    • October 10, 2012

35. Navy Hat Badge

    By Jay V, December 15, 2016
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    • Jay V
    • December 17, 2016

36. Navy Rate ID Help

    By tigerfan, January 8, 2012
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    • sigsaye
    • March 13, 2013

37. Gold Toned Bullion CPO Rates

    By Mark M, May 4, 2009
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    • dhodak
    • May 6, 2009

38. Some different rates

    By Garth Thompson, July 19, 2013
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    • unclegrumpy
    • July 21, 2013

39. Help with these naval shoulder boards?

    By subsystem4, August 4, 2013
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    • senhoragua
    • May 13, 2022

40. Navy Rate Abbreviations

    By CTI1610, August 1, 2009
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    • dpcsdan
    • August 2, 2009

41. 1941 U.S.Navy Band Rates

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

42. UNAUTHORIZED NAVY RATES & STRIKERS

    By navyman, June 29, 2014
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    • PatLaabs
    • April 18, 2023

43. Recently acquired WWII Navy rates (some woven ones and uncut ones)

    By agate hunter, October 8, 2013
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    • subsystem4
    • October 10, 2013

44. WW1-1920's USN RATES ON PILLOW CASE

    By navyman, December 17, 2013
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    • navyman
    • December 23, 2013

45. Navy Bullion Patch (assistance appreciated)

    By CavalryCombatant, January 6, 2021
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    • CavalryCombatant
    • January 7, 2021

46. Question about material used USN Rates

    By auggie, November 24, 2013
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    • zljones
    • November 30, 2013

47. Pre WWII era US NAVY Ships Cook rate

    By cavcon, July 14, 2016
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    • 67Rally
    • October 30, 2016

48. E - Coast Artillery Corps - with bars

    By EmeraldBat, June 24, 2010
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    • navyman
    • December 12, 2013

49. My Sons stuff

    By sigsaye, April 12, 2014
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    • cutiger83
    • April 13, 2014

50. WW2 SM rates

    By sigsaye, April 12, 2014
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    • sigsaye
    • April 27, 2014