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Hello, this patch is on a jumper I'm interested in buying. I know it's an aviation ordnancemen patch, but why is it just the symbol of the rate, and doesn't show if he was 3rd class or 1st class? Thanks
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Salvage Sailor

You're asking the right questions but aren't quite there...

 

It's a cuff mark on a Seaman's uniform, i.e. he's a Striker training as an Aviation Ordnanceman.

He'll wear the rate when he gets his Petty Officer 'Crow'

 

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WW2UsCollector

Ok, thank you. He also has an aerial gunner patch on his right sleeve. Is it possible he could've been shipped out and assigned to a combat squadron as an aerial gunner when he was just a seaman? Or would he have been stateside learning how to be an aviation ordnancemen? The uniform has an honorable discharge patch, so I'd assume he never became a petty officer.

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