navyman Posted May 13, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 13, 2020 Snag this off ebay this past weekend. I admit i had to look this one up but do know the i.d.. Thought i would see if others could i.d. it first. At first glance it looks like a old 1st class signalman, but take a closer look to insignia, you see this has staff points on the flag posts. The time frame is 1915-1920 Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyman Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted May 13, 2020 Will show the back of rate too. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin B. Posted May 13, 2020 Share #3 Posted May 13, 2020 USCG signal quartermaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyman Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted May 13, 2020 Yes Justin you got it. In 1921 the Signalman rating badge came out and i am guessing the coast coast guard would of use that insignia in 1921 also. Prior to 1921 there was a distinguishing mark only in use for the navy for Quartermasters qualified as Signalmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin B. Posted May 13, 2020 Share #5 Posted May 13, 2020 I had an advantage because of this old book I used to look at at the library when I was young: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Army_and_Navy_Uniforms_and_Insignia/fcVJAAAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA175&printsec=frontcover Great badge, Jason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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