Cap Badge, War Shipping Administration, War Shipping Field Service

Ca. 1942-1945. "Unofficial" cap badge worn on a "barracks cap" by individuals in the War Shipping Field Service. The Field Service was comprised of inspectors who visited shipyards and manufacturing sites where ships were being built under contract for the War Shipping Administration.

U.S. Congress rejected the War Shipping Administration Field Service formal wear of its own distinctive uniform and insignia in October 1943; yet did approve of the creation of the service in June of the following year.

Please see:

http://ianewatts.org/war-shipping-administration