last updated 12/19/2008
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The Storekeeper Military Collectibles
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Mailman CPO US Navy Gray Uniform Rating Badge
US Navy Chief Petty Officer Mailman blue twill chevrons on gray twill.
This is the scarce gray material that was only used from 1943 to 1946. Once a sailor reached this highest enlisted rank of Chief he could not be reduced in rank by his commanding officer, if it were to happen it would take a higher authority. Rating badges using an eagle, specialty mark and chevrons have been in use by the United States Navy without pause since 1885. At the start of World War One the Navy employed 13 different ratings. To date 104 different ratings signified by unique devices have served the US Navy. An additional 22 emergency wartime ratings ( distinguished by a letter in a diamond ) were formed during WW2, the last one discontinued in the early 70's. Today there are about 65 ratings in service. The others being disestablished and in most cases merged into other ratings. This is the correct direction for the Eagle to face until 1949 on a "right arm" rate. This rating badge is unused. Size 4x6 inches. Our Navy items are always guaranteed to be genuine. 90 cents shipping in the US, $2.00 international. Combine shipments and save, up to 5 auctions for the same charge.
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