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Pair of U.S. Navy blue shoulder boards, each with gold button, five pointed star and two stripe…
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Shoulder Boards
Pair of U.S. Navy blue shoulder boards, each with gold button, five pointed star and two stripe…
Pair of U.S. Navy blue shoulder boards, each with gold button, five pointed star and two stripes indicating the rank of lieutenant

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Shoulder Boards

Object NameBoard, Shoulder
Historic Owner
Association
Dateca. 1944
PeriodWorld War II
Mediumcotton, metal, leather
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Forrest Masters. 2021.29.09a,b
Object number2021.29.09a,b
DescriptionBoard, Shoulder; Pair of U.S. Navy lieutenant shoulder boards (a) and (b) that are dark blue with two gold stripes and embroidered five pointed gold star. At the pointed end of each shoulder board is a gold button that depicts an eagle with outstretched wings gripping an anchor in its talons. There are 13 stars and a braided rope around the edge. The back has dark blue satin lining and a brown leather strap with gold snap button. The strap has imprinted text that reads "Natural finish // will not spot." An inscription on the snap reads "Scovill MF'g Co."
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