Jennings Lane Posted July 28, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 28, 2016 NAVAL HAT BADGE. WHAT AND WHEN? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Ragan Posted July 28, 2016 Share #2 Posted July 28, 2016 CPO in the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Don't have dates of usage at my fingertips, but this design was in use during WWII.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted July 28, 2016 Share #3 Posted July 28, 2016 That is a US Coast and Geodetic Survey Chief Petty Officer cap badge from the WWII era...... -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted July 28, 2016 Share #4 Posted July 28, 2016 Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Lane Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted July 28, 2016 Thanks. I normally can do a google search and find these badges, but didn't with this one. Everyone's help is always appreciated. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted July 29, 2016 Share #6 Posted July 29, 2016 what exactly does the hallmark say on the reverse? That will help in dating it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdcnut Posted July 29, 2016 Share #7 Posted July 29, 2016 Looks 60-70's WW2 would have had a pin w/roller clasp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted July 29, 2016 Share #8 Posted July 29, 2016 It's a Gemsco acid test example with the screw post type of attachment. I would place it circa 1947 and probably towards the end of enlisted personnel serving in the C&GS. Wharf posted a similar example with the pin back type of attachment in the other thread on these badges. Wharf's example would be WW2 and prior to the change over to the screw post examples. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Lane Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted July 29, 2016 A closer picture. Thanks. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted July 29, 2016 Share #10 Posted July 29, 2016 Just adding a link for ease of reference here: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/247785-us-coast-geodetic-survey-cpo-cap-insignia/ Page two has the information more relevant to this example shown here. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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