KurtA Posted March 11 Share #426 Posted March 11 Those Airship Rigger rates are great. Would love to find one. I live 5 miles from Lakehurst- maybe I’ll find one at a yard sale one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bx Posted March 12 Share #427 Posted March 12 20 hours ago, busternfo said: This was posted a few years ago in the Rare Rating Badges thread, but it fits here too I hope. I love this rate. I have never actually seen a non-bullion AR rate, just photos/scans of a couple. At least we know that the non-bullion ones existed. Thank for posting this gray one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busternfo Posted March 12 Share #428 Posted March 12 Going back a ways to Steve's post #42 regarding bronze cap devices; Were these also worn with the aviation greens or did I just make that up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin B. Posted March 13 Share #429 Posted March 13 4 hours ago, busternfo said: Going back a ways to Steve's post #42 regarding bronze cap devices; Were these also worn with the aviation greens or did I just make that up? They were never authorized for greens or grays. The regulation cap device for USN uniforms has always been silver and gold. Bronze and later black miniature-size devices were authorized for officers wearing USMC uniforms until the 1980s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busternfo Posted March 13 Share #430 Posted March 13 Thanks Justin for the clarification. But, the bronze really looks good with the aviation green! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted March 23 Share #431 Posted March 23 Nice Slate Gray Warrant Officers jacket that recently sold on ebay. What is the ribbon next to the Navy Commendation ribbon on the on of his rack? The description says, Navy Unit Citation. If so, what for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsaye Posted March 23 Share #432 Posted March 23 3 hours ago, easterneagle87 said: Nice Slate Gray Warrant Officers jacket that recently sold on ebay. What is the ribbon next to the Navy Commendation ribbon on the on of his rack? The description says, Navy Unit Citation. If so, what for? Very nice Bo’Sun’S jacket. As for the NUC, you’d need to know what unit he was with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted March 23 Share #433 Posted March 23 7 minutes ago, sigsaye said: Very nice Bo’Sun’S jacket. As for the NUC, you’d need to know what unit he was with. I just didn't recognize the ribbon. So it is for a NUC then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLaabs Posted March 23 Share #434 Posted March 23 4 hours ago, easterneagle87 said: Nice Slate Gray Warrant Officers jacket that recently sold on ebay. What is the ribbon next to the Navy Commendation ribbon on the on of his rack? The description says, Navy Unit Citation. If so, what for? I actually won this one. Unfortunately I can't show any photos right now though as I had it sent to my parents house on the other side of the country. The base housing folks didn't give me an extra room for all my rates and uniforms so I had to leave 90% of my collection back home lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsaye Posted March 23 Share #435 Posted March 23 4 hours ago, easterneagle87 said: I just didn't recognize the ribbon. So it is for a NUC then? It looks like one to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLaabs Posted March 23 Share #436 Posted March 23 10 minutes ago, sigsaye said: It looks like one to me. Had my brother take a close-up photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsaye Posted March 23 Share #437 Posted March 23 1 hour ago, PatLaabs said: Had my brother take a close-up photo Just a bit faded. But, yeah, NUC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted March 24 Share #438 Posted March 24 On 3/23/2024 at 11:26 AM, sigsaye said: Just a bit faded. But, yeah, NUC AAAHHHH... I see it now. Yep, faded but there. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted March 25 Share #439 Posted March 25 On 3/23/2024 at 12:46 PM, PatLaabs said: Had my brother take a close-up photo Looks like there is an Invasion Arrowhead on the ETO ribbon. Supposed to be an Army-only thing, but I believe I have seen USN guys wearing it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLaabs Posted March 25 Share #440 Posted March 25 19 hours ago, KurtA said: Looks like there is an Invasion Arrowhead on the ETO ribbon. Supposed to be an Army-only thing, but I believe I have seen USN guys wearing it too. That's a good point (get it? Lol). I don't think I noticed that when I bought it. Unfortunately I won't be able to see it in person until November so I don't know if it's named or not. Would have to ask my brother. Wonder where he got the arrowhead device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted March 27 Share #441 Posted March 27 Just saw this pair of gray rates in a lot up on ebay now. List: VINTAGE WW II USN RATE RANK SHOULDER PATCHES 20 LOT ORIGINALS BY: M&M Collectibles USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmc1114 Posted April 1 Share #442 Posted April 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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