6775-41. (lot) U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Hat Device & Shore Establishment Collar Insignia c.WWII era
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6775-41. (lot) U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Hat Device & Shore Establishment Collar Insignia c.WWII era
6775-41. (lot) U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Hat Device & Shore Establishment Collar Insignia c.WWII era. Lot includes CPO pin-back vertical gilt foul anchor surmounted by silver Coast Guard shield 1 ¾” high with cast chain. Also small size pin back (pin missing) Shore Establishment collar insignia 1”. The Shore Establishment uniform was for members of the Temporary Reserve, the Mounted Beach Patrol, and also optional with all enlisted men when on shore details. It was worn by men up to the grade of Chief Petty Officer. Lot 2 insignia. (VG). $45.