Ca. 1940s. Central badge from a United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps guidon. The design is stamped and the fabric does not glow. The item was apparently taken as a souvenir since the owner's name is inscribed at 5:30.
Ca. early 1940s. Lapel dogs made of stamped, base metal. Devices worn by early Cadet Corps prior to installation at Kings Point. Devices denoted Deck program membership.
1946. Manual detailing all regulations for the USMMCC at the United States Merchant Marine Academy and Basic schools. Detailed here are the uniform plates.Thus far, I am only aware of two versions of "Regulations and Instructions" - the first is…
Ca. Unknown, perhaps early 2000s. ex-David Linwood Geyer, USMMA '44. Obituary claims 1944, old Alumni Association newsletter states 1943, present 1944; not present in 1944 Midships.After Mr. Geyer graduated from USMMA, he went to work for United…
ca. 1920s. Prior to the institution of the United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps in 1938, the Federal government-sponsored cadets to work aboard federally-subsidized vessels. This is a rare photograph of a cadet from this period.There are some…
ca. October 1942. ex-William Ittel. "The Navigation Work Book." Workbooks of this sort were filled out by deck cadets with essential information provided by their instructors; upon graduation, they were often carried by junior officers as…
Ca. 1942. Manufacturer: Coro. Collar and garrison cap insigne issued to the USMC Cadet Corps through 1944. Device is the shield of the U.S. Maritime Commission - the parent agency of the Cadet Corps.