3 75 284 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/138/panamarrssline1-1.JPG fc02ad246d01ec56bb8a367d0bb7e699 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/138/panamarrssline1-2.JPG 1a3eb82f42c72681849bc2970134e16d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, Panama Railroad Steamship Line Description An account of the resource Ca. mid-1940s. Cap badge found on caps of Panama Railroad Steamship Line crewmembers. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/137/mm-cuff-deck1-1.JPG 3b5de3a0402ffad39e82c3357b592bdc http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/137/mm-cuff-deck1-2.JPG 0579ab841ebf25ac7c6f1653a65064a1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Merchant Marine and Government Marine Uniforms and Insignia Description An account of the resource The maritime trades and the government marine have traditionally shared similar headwear and uniforms with that of the armed marine - the United States Navy. In this collection please find representative uniforms and insignia from private and government concerns primarily from the mid-twentieth century. Insigne, Cloth Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Insignia, Merchant Marine, Deck officer cuff devices Description An account of the resource Ca. 1940s. As worn above rank lace, these devices denoted a deck officer; http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/136/usnr1-1.JPG dfde7380bd7bc586c2f3522cc455bdfc http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/136/usnr1-2.JPG 3541842abe5314019457e1bca254b95e http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/136/usnr1-3.JPG 543ec3bb130110cd4fd33757760a67b2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Merchant Marine and Government Marine Uniforms and Insignia Description An account of the resource The maritime trades and the government marine have traditionally shared similar headwear and uniforms with that of the armed marine - the United States Navy. In this collection please find representative uniforms and insignia from private and government concerns primarily from the mid-twentieth century. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Badge, United States Naval Reserve Description An account of the resource 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. USMMA http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/135/uk-gpo-cable-1.JPG 5a401bd5053b71d751d04b016069be1f http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/135/uk-gpo-cable-2.JPG bb2b65178687706fbae2e5a4a91ab29e http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/135/uk-gpo-cable-3.JPG 75ab85232214477387228c9cfbf67d03 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United Kingdom, General Post Office Cable Ship, Officer Description An account of the resource Ca. 1930s-1940s. Cap badge worn by an officer aboard a United Kingdom cable ship operated by the General Post Office. The badge is woven and embroidered with a central device depicting an hourglass in the hand of Old Father Time being shattered by an electrical discharge. The entire badge is surmounted by the Tudor Crown (also known as the King's Crown); which was a design element for cap badges between 1902 and 1953. The badge itself follows the pattern for British government cap badges - Royal Navy-style laurels flanking a central device and topped with the sovereign's crown. Cable ships were tasked with laying hundreds of miles of submarine cable which connected the world - first for telegraph and later telephone. Ships of the General Post Office had the designation "Her (His) Majesty's Telegraph Ship" (HMTS) through the 1960s. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/134/mm-eng-01.JPG 50d0ac9c8d3f09c0d0318b9a792a73d7 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/134/mm-eng-02.JPG 8577fad8d8f03b81192ef2b9e9cadf41 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/134/mm-eng-03.JPG 17f89c53bf39601080e098bcf2f6fb5a http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/134/mm-eng-04.JPG 13d9c0d3bb6576ad95ee26bb5b02d83e http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/134/mm-eng-05.JPG 1c4fdae7fb3559bcc01c78724dc1abb5 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/134/mm-eng-06.JPG a74c2d325a7a284529fd3569ef8799e0 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/134/mm-eng-07.JPG 78463915313d23462849c25a9280924d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge and Chin Strap Buttons, Engineer Description An account of the resource 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 coming apart; the cheesecloth backing is evident and does not fluoresce when a black light is applied - its construction is consistent from pre-war cap badges. Unlike British badges of the period which coil bullion wire around a copper thread, this badge is bullion over yellow floss. The plating has flaked off revealing tarnished silver. The metal grommets for the chin strap buttons (cap screws) was a design feature found on higher-end cap bands. During the war, most cap bands used a thread-reinforced slit for the cap screws. Of note are the buttons - there are cuff-button style and secured the chin strap by means of wire. The chin strap - since discarded - was made of leather. The buttons do not have a manufacturer hallmark, and the eagle is facing to its left. This design was used prior to May 1942. One of the buttons has a high degree of corrosion as would be expected for a base-metal construction as found on pre-war uniforms. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-pp-00-cover00.JPG 4764458fab9bcdb608d2fe82240a13d8 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-pp-00-cover01.JPG 1189e44912c75877eceab74880366442 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-pp-01.JPG bd3011b60b27c49ebf3f095f332df982 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-pp-customs-00.JPG 4b5083842edbe3cad060dc66da6a0d76 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-pp-customs-01.JPG f5a22febda499e3497c19a674370d8d5 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate01.JPG a5db9c38d4bb61965e305a26cea3b8b3 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate02.JPG 6f63796ff9f1045e90fca876e7634039 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate03.JPG 39e2e72cdc92ff00eed8e45b376dd95f http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate04.JPG 85e5dbb8f1ebcb692a761bc48182ed31 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate05.JPG 4a1c66f3fae697c6fa715fc40ed1c067 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate06.JPG 54fcb7c5ec86f8eb200e63beb6dd9e69 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate07.JPG 209306afb39bdac40e448ab83d324780 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate08.JPG 8a78676253443d635ab3282bc376f010 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate09.JPG 6fa2a9b99650b22189ffcc390a7493db http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate10.JPG c2a99161337d76785064713c209c798c http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate11.JPG d6b7e5f2e01272cbf7f8e3f0c8ca89b0 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate12.JPG 747cf5c91fa4c383ebd591666cd4bf72 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate13.JPG b823e9090b19fdfef7de9b39f79d2e73 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate14.JPG 1712382cb7a86607abcfcf4078b3eb85 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate15.JPG 4bf4089b3e1e89e120d74e09fc22d303 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate16.JPG af09b36c3dc8c695a7418e8447831946 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate17.JPG 6934441a0a5baf66d2716f1e97f86c8c http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-plate18.JPG 5d38ee33940adf2619231598551ade96 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/133/usmma-regs-1946-pp-vvii-34.JPG c2238170abfb5cd21eaaee6dbbaa88b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource United States Maritime Commission Cadet Corps and Merchant Marine Academy Uniforms, Insignia, and Ephemera Description An account of the resource Since its institution in 1938, the United States Maritime Commission Cadet Corps and its successors have worn a variety of headwear. This collection details the uniforms and allied insignia over time. Document, Manual Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Manual, United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps, Regulations and Instructions, 1946 Description An account of the resource 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 dated 1943, and the second, 1946. Uniform regulations I am aware of were published in 1942, 1943, and 1946. As for holdings: the American Merchant Marine Academy has a copy of the 1942 regulations and I hold the original, a private individual holds the 1943 regulations, and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Maritime Research Center, Istanbul Technical University and I have the original 1946 regulations (the Historical Park has it available via OCLC & LOC call number HE745 .U52 1946). USMMA http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/132/usat-button-2nd-go6-1.JPG ba664e3deaab27a1e82d51dba6fcc3f1 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/132/usat-button-2nd-go6-2.JPG e7aa548d86e384d1c1307d09b8dc8543 Insigne, Metal Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Button, United States Army, Transport Service (2nd pattern) Description An account of the resource Button, United States Army, Transport Service (2nd pattern), GO-6. ATS http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/130/mainemma-1-1.JPG d69ae00045b30fa04e25fe6b1d6a8451 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, Maine Maritime Academy, Cadet Description An account of the resource Ca. unknown. Cap badge worn by a Maine Martime Academy Cadet. Device is without a hallmark. Cap band stitching suggests 1960s. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/129/asal-1-1.JPG 6b9d4f618d027b52bd879a2b29a57da3 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/129/asal-1-2.JPG a4e0adff3f2f468983cbc546096abec4 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/129/asal-1-3.JPG 024a70a1227ccb54c29fb50b258c077a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap badge, American South African Lines, Officer Description An account of the resource 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 the flag device is without a hallmark. The gold-fill and keeper nut are consistent with wartime manufacture of the device. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/128/geodeticsurvey-1940s-1.JPG 0f31c29a9111a277a8e1d282ce544435 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/128/geodeticsurvey-1940s-2.JPG d3f89dcfb4e4373aab2367b1b2a46a0f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, Commissioned Officer Description An account of the resource Ca. 1940s-1950s. Cap badge worn by United States Coast and Geodetic Survey commissioned officers; the Gemsco General Embroidery and Military Supply Company) tag and logo is consistent with late-1940s and 1950s manufacture. In terms of construction, no components of the badge "glow" under a black light, which suggests manufacture in the 1940s. NOAA http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/127/isthmianssco-1940s-1.JPG 4edab15dc8bb15cf03c60d33f2d0fac3 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/127/isthmianssco-1940s-2.JPG b9eb299b365a6d7d477a85c0f3f69e44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, Isthmian Steamship Co., Officer Description An account of the resource Ca. early-1940s. Cap badge worn by an Isthmian Steamship Co, officer; badge is woven with embroidered details. Distributor tag is All-Bilt. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/126/apl-1940s-1-1.JPG 6ed230eba3575409099b3f5c56cc025b http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/126/apl-1940s-1-2.JPG 225f2a06453ebe2769d13f6f6cb5ff4b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, American President Lines, Officer Description An account of the resource 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 information on the badge: <a href="http://ianewatts.org/blog/2009/09/20/american-president-lines-wool-hat-badge/">http://ianewatts.org/blog/2009/09/20/american-president-lines-wool-hat-badge/</a> http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/125/IMG_4568.JPG 4fbf740f10bb551bcb35b81fede6e68d http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/125/IMG_4569.JPG 676a97cdf10f00ef73de09da547f441e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Tally, United States Maritime Service, Enlisted Description An account of the resource Ca. 1942, The United States Maritime Service briefly issued trainees and enlisted members pancake hats until forbidden by the U.S. Navy in 1943. The tally is embroidered and not stamped (as are some examples). USMS http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/124/aeissco-1.JPG b732db4f253756ae4c5509b99c5ccb06 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/124/aeissco-2.JPG f0d5a3fefd4a9848966a8fd60c140be3 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/124/aeissco-3.JPG 80caff0bfbd5535e75021f1472bda996 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines SS Co., Officer Description An account of the resource 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 1964 by merging his two shipping companies. [...] In 1967 Mr. Isbrandtsen formed American Export Industries, a holding company to manage American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines and all support for his fleet operations, including container services, port operations, and fleet logistics. In 1971, American Export Industries spun off its holdings and returned to being the American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines. This merger ended in 1973." The cap badge remained in force through the 1960s. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/123/powersquadron-squadron_cmdr-1.JPG 1a5570253f16ed5f5957f74ce23ce639 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/123/powersquadron-squadron_cmdr-2.JPG c05e6764d7e99874c0206dff8fe3c805 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Power Squadrons, Squadron Commander Description An account of the resource ca. 1940s. Cap badge worn by a Squadron Commander within the civilian organization, United States Power Squadrons (USPS). The central device does not have a hallmark. From present regulations (2020): "Cap device. The insigne worn on the uniform cap may include the wearer's rank if desired. As ranks tend to change frequently, it is suggested that the cap device without display of rank be used. When the cap device is incorporated on the casual, flat-top or baseball cap, the insigne of rank is not to be used. The cap device and the blazer patch share the same dimensions. The ship's wheel measures 1.5 inches across (end of handle to end of handle.) The wheel proper measures 1 inch across. For squadron and district officers, insignia are placed at the 9, 12 and 3 o'clock positions. Staff and rear commanders are placed at the 12 o'clock position and extend through the center of the ship's wheel. Vice commander's tridents are crossed at the center of the wheel and at 90o. The chief commander's three tridents are crossed at the center of the wheel and at 45o. Insignia other than tridents are placed at the 12 o'clock position. The blazer patch when worn without an insigne of rank is surrounded by a gold circle measuring 2.5 inches across and .13 inch in width. Note that this circle is not worn as part of the cap device. On both the cap and the blazer, the insignia of rank and grade are smaller in size than those on the uniforms. They are sized so that the insigne of a senior navigator measures 2.5 inches across (the same size as the gold circle). For squadron and district ranks, the tridents measure approximately 83 percent of the size of those on the uniform. National tridents extend through the ship's wheel and measure two inches overall." USPS http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/122/states_lines1-1.JPG 03a5a72688875ca14ed250b3b4f63788 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/122/states_lines1-2.JPG 440ab8fc64c34be3821147d4fb7fefb4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, States Lines, Officer Description An account of the resource Ca. 1940s. This cap badge was worn by a ship's officer. It was acquired along with a USMS cap badge that dated from 1942-1945. I do not know which was worn first; although I suspect the States Line badge was first as officers, once they joined USMS, they donned those badges as opposed to company ones. The nut on the reverse of the badge is too corroded to determine the hallmark of the flag. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/121/nommp-officer-1943-1.JPG eb36c8801240329e4551914af314cbbf http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/121/nommp-officer-1943-2.JPG b2780efa927586163b273947c29d6f96 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, National Organization Masters, Mates and Pilots unionman Description An account of the resource Ca. 1943-1944. The cap badge in context may be found here: <a href="http://ianewatts.org/nommp-not-ussb">http://ianewatts.org/nommp-not-ussb</a> NOMMP http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/120/mm-sr-lt-1.jpg af2684bd51808e653e13c8a6472b1888 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/120/mm-sr-lt-2.jpg 0764c033ce9754bc7a44f882cd427a8e http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/120/mm-sr-lt-3.JPG e1c75790e03d3473f0f1af596ae489bd http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/120/mm-sr-lt-4.JPG 33ca8e7c3cdc0c6e2bef76c75bd95995 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/120/mm-sr-lt-5.JPG cf77edfdba08da4eda9f10a1b82632c3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Merchant Marine and Government Marine Uniforms and Insignia Description An account of the resource The maritime trades and the government marine have traditionally shared similar headwear and uniforms with that of the armed marine - the United States Navy. In this collection please find representative uniforms and insignia from private and government concerns primarily from the mid-twentieth century. Insigne, Epaulette Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Epaulettes, Merchant Marine, Senior Lieutenant (Deck) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1940s. These epaulettes were worn with the white uniform. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/119/mm-boards-purser1-1.JPG b809a24ecee234f9e8d9c4925293e6ec http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/119/mm-boards-purser1-2.JPG 87558fe15a361777fec1d4ab4ba41cc3 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/119/mm-boards-purser1-3.JPG 704e5ad4671395a328467b602d9f753c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Merchant Marine and Government Marine Uniforms and Insignia Description An account of the resource The maritime trades and the government marine have traditionally shared similar headwear and uniforms with that of the armed marine - the United States Navy. In this collection please find representative uniforms and insignia from private and government concerns primarily from the mid-twentieth century. Insigne, Epaulette Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Epaulette, Merchant Marine, Assistant Purser Description An account of the resource Ca. 1940s. This epaulette was worn by an individual in the Steward's Department and has the double-quill marker of a ship's purser. Larger shipping concerns or steamship companies used colored cloth between lace on shoulder boards (epaulettes) and cuff braid to denote the wearer's department. This board represents a continuum of foreign and autochthonic symbols as acted out on maritime uniforms. The double-quill was a device at first used by the U.S. Navy for its Warrant Officers and the U.S. Army Transport Service on its purser officers' collars in 1942, and later unofficially and organically extended to boards (only to be abolished in 1944). The device was worn in the Merchant Marine community for a decade after the close of the Second World War only to be abandoned as U.S. shipping lost the appearances of hierarchy. Colored cloth was first championed by the British Royal Navy, then British shipping, and was followed by U.S. companies and the U.S. Army (the innovation never fully suited the U.S. Navy). http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/118/IMG_4519.JPG 95d053405f657d35aa87c403e27b57bd http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/118/IMG_4520.JPG 247b14a237a289a702e88e3aafdc3e44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Merchant Marine and Government Marine Uniforms and Insignia Description An account of the resource The maritime trades and the government marine have traditionally shared similar headwear and uniforms with that of the armed marine - the United States Navy. In this collection please find representative uniforms and insignia from private and government concerns primarily from the mid-twentieth century. Insigne, Epaulette Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Epaulettes, United States Maritime Service, Captain Description An account of the resource Ca. 1942-1943. These shoulder boards belonged to a captain in the USMS, For the time period, a captain in USMS was either a Master or Chief Engineer of a passenger or combination vessel of over 8,500 gross tons. USMS http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/6/117/serafin-nmu-1.JPG 9bb42e817195978f5ada4b7cd7b33af5 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/6/117/serafin-nmu-2.JPG 5de58f9315883049cce85a8f49c97985 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/6/117/serafin-nmu-3.JPG de8ac4bcc629fcf0ed81dc957fe58002 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/6/117/serafin-nmu-4.JPG e92083c13abc380bba5490c10723273b http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/6/117/serafin-nmu-5.JPG e37bdb06fbac05392027192ba261702d http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/6/117/serafin-nmu-6.JPG 477c7d39e082a7fe0186b8235d9c1b58 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/6/117/serafin-nmu-8.JPG 0b8aed63322bd78468ec067bc4bd22b7 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/6/117/serafin-nmu-9.JPG 471d4d3c14a512baa45ea3765c2425a2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource American Merchant Marine Labor Description An account of the resource During the Second World War American Labor rallied to the cause in support of the Allied fight against the Axis. Merchant Marine union members were on the front lines ferrying men and materiel to the front or wherever required. They had their own argot and proud traditions. Document, Certificate Certificate, Diploma, or License. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Certificate of Membership, National Maritime Union Description An account of the resource Ca. 1940. Certificate of Membership of Julia Serafin in National Maritime Union. Ms. Serafin was a Waitress and joined the Union in1936; it appears she left in 1940. NMU http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/116/grace_line2-1.JPG 45d695041757b526fa33cf8fe8a58046 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/116/grace_line2-2.JPG 81bc8af6ffe04cc322a15b20b7f5d029 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, Grace Line, Licensed Officer Description An account of the resource Ca. 1950s. This cap badge is of the woven type popular with managing operators after the close of the Second World War. For expediency's sake, steamship companies used stamped metal and enamel flags on their cap badges; post-war saw a resurgence in traditional, woven and embroidered cap badges. This badge is an example of the latter. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/115/grace_line1-1.JPG 270159335962566fc301f8477f145e1b http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/115/grace_line1-2.JPG 4d7ce611c53286a227f231acf59a179d http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/115/grace_line1-3.JPG 8707a727c6fd9a0a335a5af78cd4cfd4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, Grace Line, Officer Description An account of the resource Ca. 1920s. This cap badge was worn by a Grace Line ship's officer. The low profile and construction of the badge is consistent with cap badges from the 1920s. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/114/stanvac-1.JPG cec9159e0d49517f03ccffc2881fce71 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/114/stanvac-2.JPG e159faeb2fb24ae6edecfc05a813378f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, STANVAC, Officer Description An account of the resource Ca. late-1940s. Badge for a licensed officer serving aboard a STANVAC tanker. Flag is unable to be removed for inspection, but appears to be of NS Meyer construction; the distributor tag if Appel of New York - with design from mid-1940s. Standard-Vacuum (STANVAC) was a joint venture of Standard of New Jersey and Socony-Vacuum in the Far East; the venture paired Socony's marketing network in China with Standard of New Jersey's production capabilities in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia). It was established in 1931, survived the Second World War, and operated through the 1960s. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/113/admiral_line-1.JPG 2b36bf206588a0d77cb06f4809898829 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/113/admiral_line-2.JPG 2dff90c6e85dde323d892ed5a6176981 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/113/admiral_line-3.JPG ea771cccfd545cf166eaa4507123467b http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/113/admiral_line-4.jpg 11f5a80791cda831cb6869599a0895c7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, Pacific Steamship Co., The Admiral Line, Surgeon Description An account of the resource Ca. 1930s. Cap badge worn by a ship's surgeon aboard a Pacific Steamship Company, The Admiral Line ship. Although the badge is without a hallmark, the keeper screw "The Victory" was a common device from the mid-1930s. Pacific Steamship Company was a creation of the Emergency Shipping Board and was a principal steamship operator in the coastwise trade on the West Coast from 1916 until bankruptcy in 1936. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/112/uk-mersey-lockkeeper-1.JPG 99651eadc22b39b0ee12f908698899a1 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/112/uk-mersey-lockkeeper-2.JPG d981cf60afea25784cce7cf3e0b4a469 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United Kingdom, Mersey Docks & Harbour Board, Lock Keeper Description An account of the resource Ca. 1940s. Cap badge worn by lock staff at Merseyside. These individuals were called "Marine Operators" or "Lock Keepers." The cap badge is gilt-brass and is without hallmark. The design of the badge mirrors that of train and land transit professionals - stamped metal. At Mersey, lock keepers worked in towers by the side of the lock. When a ship is to enter the lock, the lock keepers sound a klaxon to warn pedestrians and vehicular traffic that the bridge at the lock is about to close. Afterward, barriers are let down, blocking access. The lift bridge across the lock is then raised and the lock gates opened. Warning lights at the lock then change from red to green indicating the vessel can now proceed into the lock. Water is pumped into or out of the lock, bringing the lock water to the correct level. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/110/uk-cunard-button-1.JPG e4daaa1b02c3e06343a7d3fb1ac804d5 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/110/uk-cunard-button-2.JPG 0054a8c63b6ee7bf64e735116cd76949 Insigne, Metal Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buttons, United Kingdom, Cunard Line, Officer Description An account of the resource 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 button specific to the company. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/109/uk-cunard-boards-1.JPG f08069d6ff9c5ffeddad758fb1bc5711 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/109/uk-cunard-lace-1.JPG 66eb0215f3e53b4d1cf3725d0b61cde8 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/109/1930s-mercantile_marine-lace-1.jpg 24c0db5ce2543172488046c7c56a5111 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/109/1930s-mercantile_marine-lace-2.jpg 5ded8d55a0d096af12d45a6c277e7912 Insigne, Epaulette Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Epaulets and Cuff Lace, United Kingdom, Cunard Line, Junior Uncertified Engineer Description An account of the resource Ca. 1960s. Epaulets and Cuff Lace for a Junior Uncertified EngineerCap badge of the United Kingdom-flagged Cunard Line. The company is now a subsidiary of the ill-fated Carnival Cruise Line. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/108/uk-cunard-1.JPG 6f9c97afdbd8314cf2e567f809ae4258 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/108/uk-cunard-2.JPG e9c439aac6aa7927a7bb5150149b8629 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/108/uk-cunard-3.JPG b41638fc497d41098bf022b081e4acef http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/108/uk-cunard-4.JPG 96f3318eeb09f4796e6f3b9ccc23c0d4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United Kingdom, Cunard Line, Officer Description An account of the resource Ca. 1960s. Cap badge of the United Kingdom-flagged Cunard Line. The company is now a subsidiary of the ill-fated Carnival Cruise Line. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/107/gulf_and_south_american-ss-1.JPG 545a28a568b8c640483bbacc14edf2df http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/107/gulf_and_south_american-ss-2.JPG 3af096c7420fc9e4b21476410f1d884e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, Gulf & South American Steamship Co. (GSA) Description An account of the resource Ca. post-1952/53. Flag which comprises of central element of a licensed officer's cap badge. Hallmarked Gemsco A.G.O G2; G2 is an Army Insitute of Heraldry (IOH) manufacturer hallmark - A.G.O. "Army General Order" was found on insignia items from the early 1950s-1960. Gemsco is an abbreviation for the company's original name: "General Embroidery and Military Supply Company." http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/11/106/ussr-order_of_the_patriotic_war-1.jpg 4f2fe9396aab906111416ae4b66c85d5 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/11/106/ussr-order_of_the_patriotic_war-2.JPG 1f0130f26adc0d535efd32bfd22eca52 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medals and Decorations Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medal, Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class (Type 3) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1985. Soviet Union Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class decoration Jubilee version of 1985 (Type 3). The hallmark denotes it being manufactured at the "Moscow Coinyard." This medal was awarded to a number of U.S. Navy Armed Guard members for their heroics during the Murmansk Run. The Russian name for the decoration is: "Орден Отечественной войны первой степени." The Order itself is comprised of two classes: 1st and 2nd. The highest degree of the order is 1st class. The degree of the order awarded by the awarded is determined by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the USSR and is codified by specific acts of bravery, heroism, and combat action. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/11/105/ussr-battlemerit-1.jpg fe2171dedf41dacb0da840ffa4beda9b http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/11/105/ussr-battlemerit-detail1.jpg fdf73071a87bc62a8c4d4165b21d33b4 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/11/105/ussr-battlemerit-2.jpg f3d6fec5de396d297a60b692cf23d870 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medals and Decorations Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medal, Soviet Union, Medal "For Military Merit" Description An account of the resource Ca. 1950. Postwar issue of the Soviet Union Medal "For Military Merit." Several medals of this sort were awarded to American Merchant seamen during the Second World War for their heroism on the Murmansk Run. A cadet-midshipman, Raymond R. Holubowicz was awarded this medal in June 1944 for bravery in March 1942. In Russian, the proper name for the medal is " Медаль «За боевые заслуги»." The official criteria for its award were "combat action resulting in a military success", "courageous defense of the state borders," or "successful military and political training and preparation." http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/104/2012-display.JPG 822bf42da7f1c48dee4468c356b23e36 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Display, Framed medals and insignia Description An account of the resource Accessioned 2012. Ribbons and USNR badge are circa 1944, medal 1946, and cap badge 1970s. Manufacturer below is deduced from design of item. Top to bottom, left to right: USMS Cap Badge (manu: Vanguard/N.S. Meyer) USNR Badge (manu: Vanguard) Atlantic War Zone ribbon bar Pacific War Zone ribbon bar Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone ribbon bar Merchant Marine Victory Medal ribbon Merchant Marine Victory Medal AMMM note: "WWII Victory medal and ribbon, Atlantic War Zone ribbon, Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone ribbon, Pacific War Zone ribbon, USNR pin, Merchant Marine cap pin. All framed together." http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/103/ammm-murmansk-medal.jpg a6263969bac6c5a54975c009172b6e72 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/103/ammm-murmansk-medal-card.jpg 1fccb39a6de7088e9eccb3deffb09034 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/103/ammm-murmansk.JPG 925fc0faab353efd6ea4a8bc648d57e7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medal, Soviet Union, Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" (Murmansk Medal) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1994. Soviet Union Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" and award booklet. The medal was instituted in 1985, but awarded to United States Merchant Mariners in 1994. It was given to those living veterans who particated in the Murmansk Run; among some, it is known as the "Murmansk Medal." The official Russian name for the medal is: "Юбилейная медаль «Сорок лет Победы в Великой Отечественной войне 1941–1945 гг.»" AMMM note: "Russian WWII medal with card written in Russian, July 10, 1994. Framed." http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/102/ammm_usmsts_sheepshead-sailing.JPG 85859c5c494200df7cceb9e147fbea70 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medal, United States Maritime Service, Training Station, Sheepshead Bay, Small Boat Sailing Award Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944. USMSTS Sheepshead Bay small boat handling/sailing award. Reverse has text, "Victory Crew." The training station regularly held small boat handling/sailing competitions. This medal is an award given to the best crew in one of the competitions. USMS http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/101/chamberlin-mariners.jpg 03cd83774125f0f60f65fed3e352c4f4 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/101/chamberlin-gallant.jpg c2406a8095029f6796c4c4268260d7b4 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/101/chamberlin-portrait.jpg 6da16632e554d763a349b9f3b5c4980d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ribbon, Gallant Ship Citation Bar & Mariner's Medal Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944. Cadet-Midshipman Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar, and Merchant Marine Mariner's Medal and citation letter to Mrs. S. Chamberlain (mother). "Mariner's Medal given to Cadet Midshipman Arthur Richard Chamberlin, Jr., who died when the SS Stephen Hopkins was sunk on September 27, 1942. Medal framed and matted together with letter to Mrs. S. Chamberlin and black and white photograph of Arthur Chamberlin." http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/100/ammm_medal-mm-msm.jpg f74ae291914e02546e980ca79b1a4ace http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/100/ammm_medal-mm-msm-detail1.jpg abc9268fc6f5ff1770c957cd77233564 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/100/ammm_ribbon-mm-msm.jpg 1443814162242221bc411d4a655ae3b7 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/100/ammm_ribbon-mm-msm-card.jpg 90be6d4980aa37d9e085381616a48ed4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medal, Merchant Marine, Meritorious Service Medal Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944. Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal, ribbon, and award card. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/99/ammm_medal-mm-victory.JPG 36b33b96ee63b50978d0c8267fd11fb1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medal, Merchant Marine, Victory Medal Description An account of the resource Ca. 1946. Merchant Marine Victory Medal and ribbon bar. Award card is not a part of the display. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/98/ammm_ribbon-mm-pacific.JPG 21046e2e5227997416e67f9e27879ce5 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/98/ammm_ribbon-mm-pacific_card.jpg da65ce8f5c88a98c3b679a59afa6182a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ribbon, Merchant Marine, Pacific War Zone Bar Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944. Merchant Marine Pacific War Zone ribbon bar and award card. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/97/ammm_ribbon-mm-med.jpg b39c12b9bdb3f99732de2b806214d9ca http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/97/ammm_ribbon-mm-med-card.jpg 1c4da57ad385675e6b9b7998cb5c1dee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ribbon, Merchant Marine, Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Bar Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944. Merchant Marine Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone ribbon bar and award card. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/96/ammm_ribbon-mm-atlantic.JPG 3b7708d95d5ee71e569e5fab3df4a718 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/96/ammm_ribbon-mm-atlantic_card.jpg a67a5b2cca21044d7401d03c17ff8c69 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ribbon, Merchant Marine, Atlantic War Zone Bar Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944. Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone ribbon bar and award card. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/95/ammm_ribbon-mm-defense.JPG d2f769e40cccb2eb8c496da0bfddbc1a http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/95/ammm_ribbon-mm-defense_card.jpg ed45e50cd0e2f2281117d259a00ef157 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ribbon, Merchant Marine, Defense Bar Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944. Merchant Marine Defense bar and award card. This ribbon award is an analog to the American Defense ribbon - and was awaded for service in the United States Merchant Marine from 1939 up until the formal entry of the United States into the Second World War in 1941. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/94/ammm_ribbon-mm-combatbarwstar.JPG b6339bd9c8fcd0e0438a2c7450bfcd02 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/94/ammm_ribbon-mm-combatbar_card.jpg bc89cd9d95bf733b3460f98f0e201e1d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ribbon, Merchant Marine, Combat Bar Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944. Merchant Marine Combat Bar and award card. The physical ribbon has a single silver star - a star denoted the recipient of the award was aboard an attacked ship and was forced to abandon ship as a result; there was no upper limit for the number of stars which could be affixed to the ribbon. Award cards did not depict a ribbon with a star, rather in the upper right-hand corner of the card was type "With Star;" this display card does not include this detail. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/93/ammm_ribbon-mm-gallantship.JPG 660f4d15cf39ae256eb94159f0496817 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/93/ammm_ribbon-mm-gallantship_card.jpg 760221a7d058348bef33af5e39e37bbc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ribbon, Merchant Marine, Gallant Ship Citation Bar Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944. Merchant Marine Gallant Ship Citation Ribbon bar and award card. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/92/ammm_badge-mm-honorabledischarge.jpg 641b0c99bc2278d73e09b6b958ee1f10 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Badge, Merchant Marine, Honorable Discharge Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/91/ammm_badge-mm-service-emblem.jpg 8a2b1788c88391039ad522fa1d5b3e06 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Badge, Merchant Marine, Service Emblem Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/90/ammm_medal-mm-mariners.jpg ef3732374950b433767881a6ed2e9360 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/90/ammm_ribbon-mm-mariners.JPG 6fb5ba78c2136530f01881a5f0ea50ec http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/90/ammm_ribbon-mm-mariners.1.JPG 6fb5ba78c2136530f01881a5f0ea50ec http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/4/90/ammm_ribbon-mm-mariners_card.jpg 2935bb845115c8fc66b9c3bed7a9a0cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medal, Merchant Marine, Mariner's Medal Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AMMM Medal Collection, Second World War Description An account of the resource The American Merchant Marine Museum has a small collection of Second World War decorations and medals in its holdings. The core of this group is a shadow box display that once most probably lived in Bowditch Hall alongside the Merchant Marine Academy's collection of Gallant Ship plaques or aboard the Emery Rice when the training ship served as the United States Merchant Marine Academy's museum. The shadow box contains the breadth of decorations granted by the United States federal government to American Merchant Mariners during the Second World War. The medals and ribbons comprise of the complete set of personal and group decorations available to merchant seamen by 1946; noticeably lacking are decorations issued by the Philippine Republic. Where appropriate, an award card and ribbon bar accompany each medal, with the noted absence of the Merchant Marine Victory Medal award card. Despite the Museum's inventory date of 2012, all items point to mounting in the late-1940s - the ribbons have aluminum backings, and the medals' suspension rings and drape-stitching are consistent with 1940s-issued examples. Of note is the Mariner's Medal - medal's reverse is displayed - showing the "Torch of Liberty" instead of the obverse with the "walking eagle." In terms of conservation, the case itself and the artifacts it houses are in poor condition - perhaps an apt metaphor for the memory of the wartime Merchant Marine. The award cards are foxed and faded due to exposure to humidity and sunlight, and the medals exhibit flaking of plating. Red bronze and gold leaf do not take kindly to moisture, and the ribbons' aluminum backing shows signs of oxidation. This deterioration is most probably due to the fact the Museum's predecessor was a ship - salt air is never kind to medals - or the case was improperly displayed or stored for some time. These days, the Museum has sound environmental controls - if the caked dust is wiped away, these old memories will shine. The other medals and decorations in this collection may be found interspersed throughout the Museum. A noted display in the 142 Room is the Gallant Ship Citation ribbon bar and Mariner's Medal awarded to Arthur R. Chamberlain, Jr. - a cadet-midshipman who lost his life on the SS Stephen Hopkins. Nevertheless, the bulk of the Museum's medals and old wartime insignia remain in storage. Those medals on display - such as those of Cadet-Midshipman Chamberlain - enhance an exhibit's narrative and are not displayed for the sake of presentation. Decoration of Honor A badge, medal, or ribbon bar denoting personal or group honors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medal, Merchant Marine, Distinguished Service Medal Description An account of the resource Ca. 1944. Merchant Marine Distinguished Medal, lapel miniature, ribbon bar, and award card. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/88/usphs-nurse-copy1-1.jpg 3e3b04c71aa2cd3711cb9efa783b67df http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/88/usphs-nurse-copy2-1.jpg 1cfc9218116f472eaa6b7d791f9e476c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Public Health Service, Nurse (copy) Description An account of the resource This is a cast copy of a Blackintron cap badge of the 1943-pattern of the USPHS Nurse cap badge. USPHS http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/87/usn-waves1-1.jpg 314f8a43c0f85bf2651f158c51613b57 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/87/usn-waves1-2.jpg fbc3a26c0c91ee5fc99c7bf6fc26f99c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Navy, United States Naval Reserve, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) Enlisted Description An account of the resource Ca. 1945. A metal pin-on device worn on Enlisted WAVES garrison hat; no hallmark, only "Sterling." At the outset of the WAVES program, in 1942 WAVES only wore a service cap with a cap band with the motto "U.S. Navy." This device was authorized in 1945 and saw service until 1948, when the program was abolished. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/86/usmmcc-lapel-deck-1.jpg e6e39cb7c8dc030df928e1ad4ace44a0 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/86/usmmcc-lapel-deck-2.jpg 02d553d49fc70c11c6d57751b1dd6378 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource United States Maritime Commission Cadet Corps and Merchant Marine Academy Uniforms, Insignia, and Ephemera Description An account of the resource Since its institution in 1938, the United States Maritime Commission Cadet Corps and its successors have worn a variety of headwear. This collection details the uniforms and allied insignia over time. Insigne, Metal Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Insignia (Lapel), United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps, Deck program (metal) Description An account of the resource 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. USMMA http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/85/plaque_hmnzs-otago.JPG 0bf6a497d89c77bf0fe1905a4f16a862 Plaque A wall-hanging usually commemorative or denoting an honor or award. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Plaque, HMNZS Otago <div> <div class="gtx-trans-icon"></div> </div> Description An account of the resource HMNZS Otago (F111) was a frigate in the Royal New Zealand Navy. As part of "Operation Pilaster," this ship was involved in New Zealand's protest of France's atomic bomb testing in the Pacific in 1973 - she had specific orders to convey strength and to be an instrument of illustrating peaceful passage. The central badge is painted plaster and is affixed to the wood board with brass screws. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/84/usms-robin-1.JPG 8aa233e6a826f97861e9cb7981b01012 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Maritime Service, Robin Lines (Unk Manu - Type 2) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1942-1945. Three-piece construction, full-size for wear on combination cap. Hallmzrk unknown as device keeper corroded firmed to screw shank. The eagle-shield device is of Hillborn-Hamburger type. This variation of the cap badge follows the woven badge carefully - it employes cables to secure the laurels. The central Robin Line device's hallmark is unknown. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/83/usms-apl-1.JPG fb76a36c43215ca39e4fb00da0634c21 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/83/usms-apl-2.JPG 81e2344db2e6d77c7d255c8bcfd55a33 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Maritime Service, American President Lines (Hillborn-Hamburger - Type 2a) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1942-1945. Three-piece construction, full-size for wear on combination cap. Hallmarked Hillborn-Hamburger; the reverse of the eagle-shield device has "wavey channels" albeit they are in low relief. This variation of the cap badge follows the woven badge carefully - it employes cables to secure the laurels. The house flag is hallmarked "Gemsco" (General Embroidery and Military Supply Company) within a wreath. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/82/matson-woven-1.JPG 1eb592799ba07f6231f7a7315efcc774 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/82/matson-woven-2.JPG 871fce37c1b3cad6892a668fcd4bab75 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, Matson Navigation Co. (woven) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1950s. After the Second World War, shipping companies reverted to using traditional embroidered cap badges in the place of stamped metal badges. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/81/matson-lapel.JPG 95d639a3a6997a8987af3e14eb6c9470 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Merchant Marine and Government Marine Uniforms and Insignia Description An account of the resource The maritime trades and the government marine have traditionally shared similar headwear and uniforms with that of the armed marine - the United States Navy. In this collection please find representative uniforms and insignia from private and government concerns primarily from the mid-twentieth century. Insigne, Cloth Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Patch (Lapel), Matson Navigation Co. Description An account of the resource In the 1930s and 1940s, licensed officers and stewards wore a Matson house flag on their lapels. This was a not a common uniform device and was used by a few of the larger steamship companies; e.g. Robin Line and Matson. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/80/mm-aml-1.JPG 0597c6ee83ee61ec0e7262a84eee4be0 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/80/mm-aml-2.JPG e431ffceb6165c0488f7aa44820ce857 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/80/mm-aml-3.JPG efe0f3c0290db371245db5171d10d48d http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/80/mm-aml-4.JPG 661253d724821b1bc44399b5adc126b7 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/80/mm-aml-5.JPG f76eda4583570e34dbcfcddded658099 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/80/mm-aml-6.JPG efc7987e1aabda712a086f19d5cecdf7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, American Mail Line, Licensed Officer Description An account of the resource 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. AML http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/79/usms-alcoa-1.JPG 3dcd6cdb897694569f5435dfd8670e30 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/79/usms-alcoa-2.JPG ee348392977ea953878d2d2760adadc0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Maritime Service, Alcoa (Unk Manu - Type 2a) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1942-1945. Three-piece construction, full-size for wear on combination cap. No hallmark, but similar to Hillborn-Hamburger; the reverse of the eagle-shield device has "wavey channels." This variation of the cap badge follows the woven badge carefully - it employes cables to secure the laurels. The house flag is hallmarked "Gemsco" (General Embroidery and Military Supply Company) within a wreath. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/78/usms-ah-1.JPG 84badc866e52404afd4a23b33cdd68c4 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/78/usms-ah-2.JPG 6f3186415af88da5de7bacec66053213 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/78/4036652425_06b50f2f2d_o.jpg f12446d26fb6471bc1b55370bdcaec02 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Maritime Service, American-Hawaiian SS Co. (Hillborn-Hamburger - Type 2) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1942-1945. Three-piece construction, full-size for wear on combination cap. Hallmarked H-H (Hillborn-Hamburger). This variation of the cap badge follows the woven badge carefully - it employes cables to secure the laurels. The house flag is hallmarked "Gemsco" (General Embroidery and Military Supply Company) within a wreath. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/77/msc-rev2-1.JPG 26ee42c2a4d3fd93528c17a24f26c4fe http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/77/msc-rev2-2.JPG 5af0bae4d6364a09453bfba8e8f8ac3e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Navy, Military Sealift Command (Unk Manu - Type 2) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1980s-2000s. Three-piece construction. No hallmark. It was distributed by Vanguard Industries and has the same design as the old Hillborn-Hamburger badge. This is the second design of the cap badge; the cap badge was redesigned to emphasize the merchant mariner component of the licensed officers serving in the MSC and keeping continuity with the original MSC badge design by retaining the MSC "houseflag" (NB.: there is no such flag flown by MSC vessels). MSC http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/76/msts-rev2.JPG 1d40aa574b7a0024ccac003181c3fccc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Navy, Military Sea Transportation Service (Unk Manu - Type 1) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1960s. Three-piece construction. No hallmark. This is the second design of the cap badge; the globe element harkens to the reach of the service. MSTS http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/75/IMG_4556.JPG b44a8eb361e54575cbc9b5035f1794fc http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/75/IMG_4557.JPG e9e86e1e1d6957035e4c86adcfeb9c95 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/75/IMG_4558.JPG 58bb056732c0699ab00908d399636517 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/75/IMG_4663.JPG d5aae10e867cdd36581576f6b89796df Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Maritime Service, Officer (Unk Manu - Type 2) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1942-1945. Three-piece construction, full-size for wear on combination cap. No hallmark; however quite similar to Hillborn-Hamburger and is possibly an N.S. Meyer product. This variation of the cap badge follows the woven badge carefully - it employes cables to secure the laurels. USMS http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/74/usms-1942-45-officer_standard-vanguard-type2-obv.JPG ce848907f8d15e146792859e0331e32f http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/74/usms-1942-45-officer_standard-vanguard-type2-rev.JPG 6a3ae7aa6a982568d57aa6c83b200ffb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Maritime Service, Officer (Vanguard - Type 2) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1942-1945. Three-piece construction, full-size for wear on combination cap. Hallmarked Vanguard, New York. This variation of the Vanguard cap badge follows the woven badge carefully - it employes cables to secure the laurels. USMS http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/73/usms-1942-45-officer_standard-vanguard-type1-obv.JPG 50c0dd5d5d4693bbacd4972193182632 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/73/usms-1942-45-officer_standard-vanguard-type1-rev.JPG 0edc7f674ea146c2f7d35807b2eff013 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Maritime Service, Officer (Vanguard - Type 1) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1942-1945. Three-piece construction, full-size for wear on combination cap. Hallmarked Vanguard, New York. This variation of the Vanguard cap badge follows the woven badge carefully - it employs a smooth grommet with beaded borders (recalling cables) to secure the laurels. USMS http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/72/usms-officer-vanguard2-1.jpg 699028903342b67d3fa35ade60265a96 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/72/usms-officer-vanguard2-2.jpg 513e6d391163f3e94e60b599f9c480c7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Maritime Service, Officer (Vanguard - Type 2) Description An account of the resource Ca. 1942-1945. Three-piece construction, full-size for wear on combination cap. Hallmarked Vanguard, New York. This variation of the Vanguard cap badge follows the woven badge carefully - it employes cables to secure the laurels. Note: deaccessioned. USMS http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/71/unitedfruit-2ndoff-1940s.JPG d013594aadce79339f92996579fed601 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Merchant Marine and Government Marine Uniforms and Insignia Description An account of the resource The maritime trades and the government marine have traditionally shared similar headwear and uniforms with that of the armed marine - the United States Navy. In this collection please find representative uniforms and insignia from private and government concerns primarily from the mid-twentieth century. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photograph, United Fruit, 2nd Officer Description An account of the resource Ca. 1940s. United Fruit 2nd Officer - as noted on cap band. The shoulder boards are of the generial deck officer type as was common in the early 1940s. http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/70/IMG_4489.JPG dc83336920f9d748bc6ab462af08e29a http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/70/IMG_4490.JPG b2a73fd6ed9a5e15372c5996e1fa6eb3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, War Shipping Administration, War Shipping Field Service Description An account of the resource 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: <a href="http://ianewatts.org/war-shipping-administration">http://ianewatts.org/war-shipping-administration</a> WSA http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/69/IMG_2712.JPG a98ac59425304a4df1dbf59863bf54c2 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/69/IMG_2713.JPG 0a4e1ea034c98756089050d6aa92f211 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, War Shipping Administration Ship Pilot Description An account of the resource Ca. 1943-1945. The hat badge belonged to an employee of the WSA that worked aboard a WSA-owned and operated vessel as a ship pilot. An analysis is here: <a href="http://ianewatts.org/war-shipping-administration">http://ianewatts.org/war-shipping-administration</a> WSA http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/68/usace-dredge2-1.JPG b27106671e1b0a27eaf855c109b5d282 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Dredge Personnel Description An account of the resource Ca. 1967-1970s. On Denmark's Military Equipment Corporation manufacturer/distributor card. ace-dredge http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/67/usace-dredge1-1.JPG 9294cf06bbb2a4831d2611a3f9fb17bd http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/7/67/usace-dredge1-2.JPG 15d9d15c484764d9d08041a85cc93eb3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badges Description An account of the resource Just as the military had an array of cap badges to denote organization, rank, and rate, so too did the Merchant and Government Marine. This collection details a selection of cap badges from the United States Armed, Merchant, and Government Marine in addition to foreign cap badges. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cap Badge, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Dredge Personnel Description An account of the resource Ca. 1960s. ace-dredge http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/66/usms-usmsts-patrol-1.JPG 413acb9b998e02685f8011e29f76c388 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/66/usms-usmsts-patrol-2.JPG d8bf0d397af2d06304b6e3d30fa9710e http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/10/66/usms-usmsts-patrol-3.jpg 1bab0a081361c31a0a7923762bbd50a5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Merchant Marine and Government Marine Uniforms and Insignia Description An account of the resource The maritime trades and the government marine have traditionally shared similar headwear and uniforms with that of the armed marine - the United States Navy. In this collection please find representative uniforms and insignia from private and government concerns primarily from the mid-twentieth century. Badge, Cap Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Badge, United States Maritime Service, United States Maritime Service Training Station Patrol Description An account of the resource 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 Company of New York. This company made badges and insignia for New York-related organizations, such as the New York City Police Department, Pinkertons, and New York City Railroad. This badge is made of nickel. The eagle is of curious design; in its beak it holds a length of scroll. Most badges have the eagle's beak in an open or screeching aspect. USMS http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/65/IMG_0322.JPG 951d16dc19c7e60ddcd088588e31e40e http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/65/IMG_0323.JPG fa74e2cfe9c8e8661a3ab68635806688 http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/9/65/IMG_0324.JPG b1730a7958c23b01c0380bf0e833cf9f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource United States Maritime Commission Cadet Corps and Merchant Marine Academy Uniforms, Insignia, and Ephemera Description An account of the resource Since its institution in 1938, the United States Maritime Commission Cadet Corps and its successors have worn a variety of headwear. This collection details the uniforms and allied insignia over time. Insigne, Cloth Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Guidon badge, United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps Description An account of the resource 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. USMMA http://dittybag.ianewatts.org/collection/files/original/64/IMG_2462.JPG 8670d9df14a846da944b86fe1e917a53 Document, Certificate Certificate, Diploma, or License. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Certificate, War Shipping Administration - Training Organization, United States Maritime Service Disenrollment Description An account of the resource Disenrollment certificate for Emaziah D. Tackett, Jr. from the Apprentice Seaman training program at USMSTS Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York for "Absence without leave." The certificate is dated 14 January 1946. Mr. Tackett joined the program on 28 December 1945. The United States Maritime Service, even in postwar years took its training mission quite seriously. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Insigne, United States Merchant Marine Honorable Discharge Lapel Pin Description An account of the resource Ca. 1945.