#189 • US Navy Rank Patches by Gemsco, Inc. Assortment

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United States Navy rank patches manufactured by Gemsco, Inc. Included are three iron-on rate badges on original application instruction backing, as well as several loose cloth rank insignias featuring chevrons and specialty marks. The items represent various sailor ranks and rates, including both white and blue uniform variants. The Gemsco patches are cataloged as Cat. No. 4A-18 and originate from the noted New York manufacturer. These patches are representative of mid-20th century US Navy uniforms and offer insight into period-specific insignia production. jrb.