Visual Reference Guide 3: WWII US Military Rating Badge

[Vintage Betty]

Visual Reference Guide 3: WWII US Military Rating Badge


Provenance

My Grandfather owned a millinery and tailoring store which also sold military items in San Francisco during the depression and WW2 era. During that time, my Father collected over 200+ military patches insignias from WWII.

In Summer of 2005 my Father asked me to liquidate his collection for him and by Fall/Winter 2005, I had catalogued most of the items and proceeded to sell the entire collection on ebay. My Father purchased these patches from my Grandfather for approximately 10¢ each during WWII with his allowance, and immediately stapled them to the card stock shown. Occasionally my Grandfather would give my Father a patch for his collection.

All patches are original to the era represented, and are NOT modern reproductions. All patches, military pins, medals and buttons were unused, unless noted otherwise.

All patches, pins and insignia are sold or are no longer available. Please do NOT inquire about purchasing these items, because I no longer have them and I will not respond to your request.

I am posting this information in the hope it will assist collectors and persons who are interested in this data.

Please note: At some time in the near future, I will be changing servers, so right click and save NOW if you want these pictures for reference.

All pictures are copyright to me, and I DO NOT give permission to reproduce these pictures. They are for personal use only.

The items in this thread will be listed in Alphabetical order, so that it is easier for me to post.

Referece information that is listed came from the following book, which is excellent, and I highly recommend (I used six books to identify the patches, pins and rating badges and this was one of the best visual identification guides):

Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Navy
Author: James G. Thompson
Publisher: Medals of America Pr
ISBN: 1884452515
Format: Softcover

I hope that the information I posted is correct, but if you see an error, feel free to post a note so that my error can be corrected.

Oh, and my father says if you like what you see, you can make a donation to his retirement fund.

Vintage Betty

 

[Vintage Betty]

WWII PO1 Aerographer's Mate Patch SIGNED FELT

Item: 1 ea: ORIGINAL WWII Petty Officer First Class Aerographer's Mate Patch SIGNED Insignia Patch, Designated Mark, Specialty Mark. This item is particularly unusual because the edges of the patch were never bound or sewed.
Color is much more rich and patch is more pristine than picture shows. I'm guessing that the patch is felt?*Please ask any questions so I can test the fabric.
Original patch, not a reproduction
Unused
Era: WWII
Size: 6" x 4"
Patch is signed: Liona, standing for Liona Naval Ratings

 

[Vintage Betty]

2 EA: WWII PO1 Aerographer's Mate Patch CHEESECLOTH

Item: 2 ea: ORIGINAL WWII Petty Officer First Class Aerographer's Mate Patch SIGNED Insignia Patch, Designated Mark, Specialty Mark. One patch is in pristine condition with a Cheesecloth backing, the other has moth holes.
Color is much more rich and patch is more pristine than picture shows. I'm guessing that the patch is felt?*Please ask any questions so I can test the fabric.
Original patch, not a reproduction
Unused
Era: WWII
Size: 6" x 4"
Patch is signed: Liona, standing for Liona Naval Ratings

 

[Vintage Betty]

1 ea: WWII Navy Specialist Aircrew Survival Patch FELT

Item: 1 ea: ORIGINAL WWII Navy Specialist Aircrew Survival Patch Insignia, Designated Mark, Specialty Mark. Color is much more rich and patch is more pristine than picture shows. I'm guessing that the patch is felt?*Please ask any questions so I can test the fabric.
Original patch, not a reproduction. Winged parachute embroidery, also known as Aircrew Survival Equipmentman. In package as shown. Faint moth nibble (not hole) on back upper right, about 1/2" x 1/4"
Unused
Era: WWII
Size: 6" x*4"

 

[Vintage Betty]

2 EA: WWII Navy Aviation General Utility Patch FELT

Item: 1 ea: ORIGINAL WWII Navy Aviation General Utility Patch Insignia, Designated Mark, Specialty Mark. Color is much more rich and patch is more pristine than picture shows. I'm guessing that the patch is felt -- maybe wool?*Please ask any questions so I can test the fabric.
Original patch, not a reproduction
Unused, on original cardstock
Era: WWII
Size: 3" x 2"

Item: 1 ea: ORIGINAL WWII Navy Specialist Aviation General Utility Patch Insignia, Designated Mark, Specialty Mark. Color is much more rich and patch is more pristine than picture shows. I'm guessing that the patch is twill?*Please ask any questions so I can test the fabric.
Original patch, not a reproduction.
Unused
Era: WWII
Size: 6" x*4"
Signature of patch on back is incorrectly stitched and patch manufacturer cannot be identified

 

[Vintage Betty]

WWII PO1 Aerographer's Mate Patch SIGNED FELT

Item: 1 ea: ORIGINAL WWII Petty Officer First Class Aerographer's Mate Patch SIGNED Insignia Patch, Designated Mark, Specialty Mark. This item is particularly unusual because the edges of the patch were never bound or sewed.
Color is much more rich and patch is more pristine than picture shows. I'm guessing that the patch is felt?*Please ask any questions so I can test the fabric.
Original patch, not a reproduction
Unused
Era: WWII
Size: 6" x 4"
Patch is signed: Liona, standing for Liona Naval Ratings

 

[Mike K.]

All I can say is WOW!!!!
Thanks so much for posting this and the other military threads. That's an amazing collection and a wealth of history!

 

[Vintage Betty]

All I can say is WOW!!!!
Thanks so much for posting this and the other military threads. That's an amazing collection and a wealth of history!

Thank you Mr. Mike K. I have hundreds more pictures to share; so I will be adding to each thread when I have time.

Vintage Betty

 

[Mike K.]

That would be great! Perhaps Paddy can turn these into "sticky" threads for reference sake. Do you ever sell any of the items in your collection?

 

[Vintage Betty]

That would be great! Perhaps Paddy can turn these into "sticky" threads for reference sake.

I assumed he would do that when I was done posting each collection.

Do you ever sell any of the items in your collection?

Yes.

I also give away things in the classifieds and currently in the Ladies Globe Trotting Hat thread.

Vintage Betty

 

[Vintage Betty]

ORIGINAL WWII PO1 Petty Officer First Class Aviation Ordnanceman Patch CHEESECLOTH

Item: 1 ea: ORIGINAL WWII PO1 Petty Officer First Class Aviation Ordnanceman Patch CHEESECLOTH Patch Insignia Patch, Designated Mark, Specialty Mark.
Color is much more rich and patch is more pristine than picture shows. I'm guessing that the patch is twill?*Please ask any questions so I can test the fabric.
Original patch, not a reproduction
Unused
Era: WWII
Size: 6" x 4"
Patch is signed: Liona, standing for Liona Naval Ratings

 

[Vintage Betty]

WWII Navy Specialist Aviation Electrician Patch Insignia, Designated Mark, Specialty

1 ea: ORIGINAL WWII Navy Specialist Aviation Electrician Patch Insignia, Designated Mark, Specialty Mark. Color is much more rich and patch is more pristine than picture shows. I'm guessing that the patch is twill? Please ask any questions so I can test the fabric.
Original patch, not a reproduction. New in Package. Note package is in poor condition, patch is in pristine condition.
Unused
Era: WWII
Size: 6" x 4"

 

[Vintage Betty]

WWII Navy Aviation General Utility Patch FELT

WWII Navy Aviation General Utility Patch FELT

ORIGINAL WWII Navy Aviation General Utility Patch Insignia, Designated Mark, Specialty Mark. Color is much more rich and patch is more pristine than picture shows. I'm guessing that the patch is felt -- maybe wool?*Please ask any questions so I can test the fabric.
Original patch, not a reproduction
Unused, on original cardstock
Era: WWII
Size: 3" x 2"

 

[Vintage Betty]

ORIGINAL WWII Navy Specialist Aviation General Utility Patch Insignia

ORIGINAL WWII Navy Specialist Aviation General Utility Patch Insignia

ORIGINAL WWII Navy Specialist Aviation General Utility Patch Insignia, Designated Mark, Specialty Mark. Color is much more rich and patch is more pristine than picture shows. I'm guessing that the patch is twill?*Please ask any questions so I can test the fabric.
Original patch, not a reproduction.
Unused
Era: WWII
Size: 6" x*4"
Signature of patch on back is incorrectly stitched and patch manufacturer cannot be identified

 

[Vintage Betty]

ORIGINAL WWII Navy Fire Control Technician Patch FELT

ORIGINAL WWII Navy Fire Control Technician Patch FELT

ORIGINAL WWII Navy Fire Control Technician Patch Insignia, Designated Mark, Specialty Mark. Color is much more rich and patch is more pristine than picture shows. I'm guessing that the patch is felt -- maybe wool?*Please ask any questions so I can test the fabric.
Original patch, not a reproduction
Unused, on original cardstock
Era: WWII
Size: 2.25" x 2"

 

[Vintage Betty]

ORIGINAL WWII Navy Specialist Boatswain w/Certificate RARE

ORIGINAL WWII Navy Specialist Boatswain w/Certificate RARE

Item: 1 ea: ORIGINAL WWII Navy Specialist Boatswain with Certificate RARE Patch Insignia, Designated Mark, Specialty Mark. Color is much more rich and patch is more pristine than picture shows. I'm guessing that the patch is twill?*Please ask any questions so I can test the fabric.
Original patch, not a reproduction
Unused
Era: WWII
Size: 5.5" x*4"
Patch comes with Liona Ratings Naval Certificate as shown

 

[Hondo]

Likewise WOW!!! What a great collection, Thanks for sharing :eusa_clap