digi-shots Posted July 2, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 2, 2021 Would this be WWII vintage or newer? I’m putting together an example of WWII USMS insignia - would this be appropriate or does it only apply to USN insignia? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted July 2, 2021 Share #2 Posted July 2, 2021 I like it and would not hesitate to call it WWII vintage. These badges were often worn by officers of the maritime service who held reserve commissions in the US Navy. I would say that it would absolutely go in your USMS display. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 2, 2021 Share #3 Posted July 2, 2021 Yes...the "Sea Chicken" as we call it. Few were brave enough to actually wear it on their Navy uniforms. 🤣 But, to answer your question: this is exactly what I'd want in a WW2 vintage example. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted July 2, 2021 Share #4 Posted July 2, 2021 The original intent of this badge was to be worn on the US Merchant Marine uniform. W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMI88 Posted July 2, 2021 Share #5 Posted July 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave said: Few were brave enough to actually wear it on their Navy uniforms. Who would wear this on a Navy uniform? An officer with a Reserve commission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted July 2, 2021 Share #6 Posted July 2, 2021 Start here on page 11, post #151 USNR Merchant Marine Greys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted July 2, 2021 Thanks for all the replies! salvage sailor…. I read that particular thread this morning which prompted me to dig out the bullion. I got the impression they were worn by USMM but wasn’t sure if the USNavy also wore the,. Also wanted to make sure of the time frame era. Great thread with lots of great uniforms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted July 2, 2021 Here’s the breast badge added to other USMM items. The cap badge is marked Vanguard, NY and came off off a named hat. The small devices are both marked Sterling and AE Co., Utica, NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMI88 Posted July 6, 2021 Share #9 Posted July 6, 2021 On 7/2/2021 at 1:49 PM, Salvage Sailor said: Start here on page 11, post #151 USNR Merchant Marine Greys Thanks! Maybe I'm just confused by the terminology. I'm familiar with the USMM wearing this badge but when Dave referred to wearing it on the Navy uniform it made me think that Navy personnel could also wear the badge. But the reference on the other thread specifically says the badge is not authorized on the naval uniform. So is the Merchant Marine uniform considered a "naval uniform"? If so, then where would Merchant Marines wear the badge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 7, 2021 Share #10 Posted July 7, 2021 On 7/6/2021 at 4:57 PM, VMI88 said: Thanks! Maybe I'm just confused by the terminology. I'm familiar with the USMM wearing this badge but when Dave referred to wearing it on the Navy uniform it made me think that Navy personnel could also wear the badge. But the reference on the other thread specifically says the badge is not authorized on the naval uniform. So is the Merchant Marine uniform considered a "naval uniform"? If so, then where would Merchant Marines wear the badge? These were worn not uncommonly on Navy uniforms until their recent change to the new design. Here are a few photos of one of my old department heads who was exceptionally proud of his "sea chicken". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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