United States Merchant Marine Officers Cap Badge WW2 1943
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Reproduction United States Merchant Marine Officers Cap badge. Although the vast majority of badges were part woven onto the headband, detached versions existed.
Perfect for:
- USMS Reenactors and Living history
- Films, plays and Theatre
- Comparison against originals
- Schools, Universities & Religious Events
- USMS Museums & Collectors
- Just a nice to have good luck charm!
The United States Maritime Service (USMS) was established in 1938 as a voluntary training organization to train individuals to become officers and crewmembers on merchant ships that form the United States Merchant Marine.
This badge was worn from mid 1943 to the present day. There were two types of Maritime Service Eagles worn on the cap: embroidered and stamped metal. As the war wore on, masters (Captains), were the only ones who wore embroidered devices.
The penultimate picture shows an aged version of the badge on a WW2 cap, the final picture shows how you can mount the badge on a contemporary cap.
