kaigunair Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 I've seen lots of pics of metal bars, army more than navy, but was wondering if there were pictures of naval service men and officers showing how they wore their proficiency badges? Did they only wear them at graduation or in studio pics? If a person had several proficiency badges, were there regulations stating which ones to wear? Even for army soldiers, I think I've only seen the commader badge in officer's photos. Don't recall seeing too many pics of army soldiers wearing their proficiency badges. Or perhaps I just haven't noticed? But also I can't seem to find any on the web.....
JapanX Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 Did they only wear them at graduation or in studio pics? Studio pics mostly ... If a person had several proficiency badges, were there regulations stating which ones to wear? All of them. Even when he was awarded with same proficiency badges twice (in different grades) as far as I know he wore them both. At least I saw such photo Even for army soldiers, I think I've only seen the commader badge in officer's photos. Don't recall seeing too many pics of army soldiers wearing their proficiency badges. Pics with sharpshooting badges are the most common. I'll post some photos of naval service men and officers with their proficiency badges for you in a couple of days. Cheers, Nick
kaigunair Posted September 5, 2012 Author Posted September 5, 2012 Thanks for the info Nick. Looking forward to the pics! :jumping:
JapanX Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 Looks like the guy on the right has something ;)
JapanX Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 Painting (after the photo) of 1st Class Petty Officer Sakaki Naokichi
kaigunair Posted September 8, 2012 Author Posted September 8, 2012 Great pics Nick, thanks again. You're a treasure trove of info! Looks like Army wore them on the left, Navy on the right. Its funny but I've never seen any Navy proficiency badges in pics other than the pilot's 2nd class and submariner qualification. No engine or lookout or damage or torpedo or mine laying, etc. I think I may have seen a 2nd class torpedo class pic somewhere. Have you seen pics of the 1st class navy proficency badges in photos?
JapanX Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 Have you seen pics of the 1st class navy proficency badges in photos? Never! Quite strange thought ... Many of them are inscribed and obviously have been worn.
kaigunair Posted September 9, 2012 Author Posted September 9, 2012 Found some photos on ebay of the 2nd class communications badges being worn...
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