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Award, U.S. Maritime Commission, Maritime Eagle, Officer
Ca. 1942. Hallmark: "Sterling by Orber" - Orber Manufacturing Company, Rhode Island.
Badge (Blazer), British Antarctic Survey Club
Ca. 2020. Blazer badge for members of the British Antarctic Survey Club. The central device is that of the British Antarctic Territory; the official description is thus:
On 11 March 1952, the Falkland Island Dependencies (constituted in 1908,…
Badge, United States Maritime Service Training Station Police
Ca. 1942. Badge worn by station police; unknown training station. Made of a zinc alloy. Manufactured by F. G. Clover, Co. of New York City.
Badge, United States Maritime Service, United States Maritime Service Training Station Patrol
Ca. 1944. Each USMSTS had its own version of the United States Navy Shore Patrol; these units were responsible for the safety and security of all in the training establishments.
This badge was produced by badge manufacturer, F. G. Glover…
This badge was produced by badge manufacturer, F. G. Glover…
Badge, United States Naval Reserve
Ca. 1938-1941 (mid -1942). Removable USNR cloth badge. Until the advent of stamped-metal badges. embroidered badges with pin backs were used on both blue and white uniforms.
Badge, United States Naval Reserve
ca. 1945. ex-Edgar Farr Russell, Jr. Worn by Capt. Russell during his tenure at the United States Merchant Marine Academy and shortly thereafter.
Binoculars, Marine
Ca. 1920s. Unknown manufacturer; marked Paris "Merchant Marine." Brass covered in leather.
Blazer Badges, United States Merchant Marine Academy
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…
Book, United States Merchant Marine Academy, The Navigation Work Book
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…
Booklet, This Is Sheepshead Bay
Informational booklet published by the United States Maritime Service in 1945 about the training program at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York.
The booklet was sent by Joseph Paul Kavasky to his father most probably just prior to his shipping out…
The booklet was sent by Joseph Paul Kavasky to his father most probably just prior to his shipping out…
Box, storage
Custom box used to store a universal bearing finder. Captain Elmer J. Stull's personal stamp is on the lid and base of the box. From the estate of Captain Elmer J. Stull.
Button, New York Yacht Club
Ca. 1920s
Button, United States Army, Transport Service (2nd pattern)
Button, United States Army, Transport Service (2nd pattern), GO-6.
Buttons, United Kingdom, Cunard Line, Officer
Ca, 1960s. Buttons of the United Kingdom-flagged Cunard Line officer. The company is now a subsidiary of the ill-fated Carnival Cruise Line.Cunard Line officers, since they were members of the British Merchant Navy worn Merchant Navy buttons, and not…
Cap (Blue), Merchant Marine Able Seaman - Steward's Department
Ca. 1940s. Crown is without grommet.
Cap (Blue), United States Merchant Marine Academy Cadet-Midshipman
ca. 1940s. ex-David L. Upham.
Cap (Gray), National Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots Union unionman
Ca. 1944. The cap in context may be found here:
http://ianewatts.org/nommp-not-ussb
http://ianewatts.org/nommp-not-ussb
Cap (Khaki), Military Sea Transportation Service Officer (Licensed)
Ca. 1949. Type 1. Although cap and badge are original, the cap band is not regulation. The present band is that of a United States Navy Officer (Commissioned).
Cap (Khaki), National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commissioned Officer
Ca. 1971.
Cap (Khaki), National Organization Masters, Mates, and Pilots unionman
Ca. 1944. Manu: cap, Gus Kroesen, San Francisco; cap badge, Vanguard. The cap in context may be found here:
http://ianewatts.org/nommp-not-ussb
http://ianewatts.org/nommp-not-ussb
Cap (Khaki), Socony Mobil Oil Co. Officer
Ca. 1955-1966. Cap device has Pegasus over stylized "V"; employed when Socony-Vacuum became Socony Mobil Oil Co. in 1955.
Cap (Khaki), United States Army Transportation Corps - Water Division Officer
Ca. 1940s. Manu.: Vanguard.
Cap (Khaki), United States Lines Officer
Ca, 1956. Ex-James J. Smith. 1956 awardee of USL DSM.
Cap (Khaki), United States Maritime Service Officer
Ca. 1940s. Cap badge is of Vanguard manufacture with smooth ribbon on the wreath element.
Cap (Khaki), United States Maritime Service, Officer
circa 1949-1952. ex-Edgar Farr Russell, Jr. Capt. Russell was a 1949 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy; this was his cap at graduation.
Cap (Khaki), United States Maritime Service, Officer
ca. 1940s. ex-David L. Upham.
Cap (Khaki), United States Navy U.S. Technician
Ca. 1943. Cap badge construction is of 1943 manufacture; the chin strap buttons (bodkins) are of a pre-1941 manufacture.
Cap (White), American Mail Line, Master
Ca. late 1930s. ex-John S. Smith (?). Custom cap to a ship's master made in Shanghai, China. Cap manufactured by New Bright Cap Company, Shanghai, China. Construction is wicker frame with grey leather sweatband; cap badge is unmarked.(?) Despite cap…
Cap (White), American Mail Line, Quartermaster
Circa 1930s. ex-Lorn W. York. Mr. York was a quartermaster aboard the American Mail Line steamships SS President Cleveland and SS President Jackson.
Cap (White), Merchant Marine Able Seaman
Ca. 1940s. Cap components are interesting; various elements are indicative of cap being repaired over time.
Cap (White), Merchant Marine, Boatswain
Ca. 1930s. Manufacturer: Appel & Co., New York.
Cap (White), United Fruit Company Officer
Ca. 1940s.
Cap (White), United States Maritime Service, Officer
Ca. 1970s-1980s. ex-Captain Charles M. Renick. Cap frame is circa 1970s or 1980s; photographic evidence shows cap worn in 1984. Cap badge is circa 1960s. The business card in the cap is at least from July-August 1989, when Captain Renick assumed the…
Cap (White), United States Navy Commissioned Officer
Circa 1940s. Ex-William H. Ittel. Worn while in command of USS LCI(L) 880.
Cap (White), United States Navy Enlisted
Circa 1970s. See last note in link about Zummies:http://ianewatts.org/blog/2018/01/17/u-s-naval-reserve-insignia-reprise
Cap (White), United States Navy, Commissioned Officer
ca. 1970s. ex-Edgar Farr Russell, Jr. Worn by Capt. Russell while he commanded Naval Intelligence Command Reserve Unit 406 and Naval Reserve Intelligence Volunteer Training Unit 106. The cap badge is circa 1950s.
Cap Badge - Garrison, War Shipping Administration, United States Maritime Service training cadre CPO/trainee (Type 2 - Variant 1, Brass)
Ca. 1942-1947. Manu.: Coro.
Cap Badge (miniature), Army Transport Service, Officer
Ca. 1942-1943, Manu.: Vanguard, New York.
Cap Badge (miniature), United States Army, Transportation Corps - Water Division, Officer (Unk Manu)
Ca. 1944-1948.
Cap Badge (miniature), United States Navy, Officer/Aviation Cadet
Ca. 1941-1945. Cap device worn by offficer and aviation cadets on garrison hat. Device is a miniature of the full-size brest badge worn by qualified naval aviators. Eventually, this device was abandoned post war for the service coat collar insigne…
Cap Badge (miniature), United States Navy, Warrant Officer
Ca. 1940s. Manu.: Pasquale
Cap Badge (restrike), Army Transportation Corps - Water Division, "Chief Petty Officer" (Steward)
Ca. 2005. Alan Beckman interpretation of an unofficial TC-WD cap badge; designation of CPO steward when no badge or “rank” existed in the organization.
Cap Badge (restrike), Army Transportation Corps - Water Division, Watchman
Ca. 2005. Restrike of CPO cap badge "Watchman." Same device used in MSTS and MSC.
Cap Badge and Chin Strap Buttons, Engineer
Ca. 1930s-pre-1942. Cap badge worn by an A.B. or Engineer officer pre-war. It comprised of a wool badge sewn directly onto a mohair band. The band was removed from a cap which was unable to be conserved due to mold damage.The cap badge stitching is…
Cap Badge on band, United Kingdom, Merchant Navy, Chief Petty Officer
Ca. 1940s. Cap badge affixed to mohair band.
Cap Badge, "Mail Cadet," Engineering
ca. 1930s. If a ship were under contact to carry "mails" for the United States Government, the vessel was required to carry two cadets: one in the Deck Department, and another in the Engineering Department. Due to the connection with mail, the cadets…
Cap Badge, American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines SS Co., Officer
Ca. 1964-1973. Cap badge for a senior officer on an American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines SS Co. ship. The flag has no hallmark but is consistent with the time period.From wikipedia:
"Jakob Isbrandtsen formed the American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines in…
Cap Badge, American Line, Officer
Ca. 1920s. Enamel flag for cap badge.
Cap Badge, American Mail Line, Licensed Officer
Ca. 1930s - 1940s. Cap badge and band. Device has no hallmark; since it is not made of a precious metal, it is probably circa 1930s, pre-1942. The cap band exhibits fading, the thread dye is probably natural and mulberry-based.
Cap Badge, American President Lines, Officer
Ca. early-1940s. Cap badge used by an American President Lines officer. The central flag element has a Gemsco (General Embroidery and Military Supply Company) hallmark. Distributor of the badge is Appel Co.Please see the following page for more…
Cap badge, American South African Lines, Officer
Ca. 1940s. Cap badge worn by an officer with American South African Lines; in 1948 this company was reorganized and called Farrell Lines. The entire construction has the Gemsco (General Embroidery and Military Supply Company) manufacturer tag, and…
Cap Badge, Army Transport Service - Harbor Boat, Officer
Ca. 1930s-1940s. Perhaps a restrike.
Cap Badge, Army Transport Service, Officer
Ca. 1942-1944. Manufacturer: Vanguard.
Cap Badge, Army Transport Service, Officer
Ca. 1940s. Manu.: Gordon B Miller & Company of Cincinnati, Ohio; potentially worn in SWPA.
Cap Badge, Army Transportation Corps - Water Division, "Chief Petty Officer"
Ca. 1945-1949. Manufacturer: N.S. Meyer. This unofficial issue was created by using a USN CPO badge with the USN abbreviation removed and replaced with a TC wheel. The TC-WD did not have ranks, rather seaman license status; attribution of CPO is…
Cap Badge, Army Transportation Corps - Water Division, Officer
Ca. 1945. Manufacturer: Gemsco.
Cap Badge, Army Transportation Corps - Water Division, Officer
Ca. 1945. Manufacturer: Gemsco.
Cap Badge, Army Transportation Corps - Water Division, Officer
Ca. 1945. Manufacturer: GEMSCO.