Surface Warfare Specialist (Officer) Badge

[Billyh]

Hello,

          Has anyone an idea of what sort of date this badge would date from-to? It's 10K Gold Filled by Vanguard V-21-N.

I know the hallmark predates the badge and that the first issue badges were (apparently) two piece construction.

Does being 'die struck' help with an approximate date?

Thanks

Billyh

[Billyh]

Just noticed the 'swords' are 'Cutlasses' so not officer.

Billyh

[US82Bravo]

The badge you show is an officer's badge.

 

 

 

From  -  "IDENTIFICATION BADGES/AWARDS/INSIGNIA
5201 - Breast Insignia"

  

u. Surface Warfare Insignia

Description

  

(1) Surface Warfare Officer (SWO).  A gold metal or embroidered fabric insignia with the bow and superstructure of a modern naval warship on two crossed swords, on a background of ocean swells.

 

  

(2) Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS).  A silver metal or embroidered fabric insignia showing the bow and super­structure of a modern naval warship on two crossed cutlasses, on a background of ocean swells.

 

 

The complete article can be found here -        

https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/US-Navy-Uniforms/Uniform-Regulations/Chapter-5/5201-Breast-Insignia/#Surface Warfare Officer (SWO)

 

 

Larry

 

[Billyh]

Thanks. I got my blades mixed up there.

Any ideas of a time frame?