Ca. 1938-1942. Manu.: American Emblem Co. Associated collar dog matches that of the USMS officer trainee from 1938-1939; there is no associated nickel collar dog.
Ca. 1940s. ex-William H. Ittel. Sleeve braid is that of a Lieutenant (Junior Grade); ribbons are a mix of U.S. Navy and Merchant Marine. Mr. Ittel was a cadet-midshipman at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy during the war and was inducted into theā¦
circa 1949-1952. ex-Edgar Farr Russell, Jr. Capt. Russell was a 1949 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy; this was his cap at graduation.
ca. 1970s. ex-Edgar Farr Russell, Jr. Worn by Capt. Russell while he commanded Naval Intelligence Command Reserve Unit 406 and Naval Reserve Intelligence Volunteer Training Unit 106. The cap badge is circa 1950s.
Ca. 1942. Manu: American Emblem Company, Utica, New York. Material: Nickel and enamels.https://ianewatts.org/u-s-maritime-service-chief-petty-officer-4/