Item 2017.125.2 - United States Navy Chief Petty Officer Uniform - Pullover

2017.125.2

United States Navy Chief Petty Officer Uniform - Pullover

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Navy blue wool sailors pullover or jumper with large square collar which is embroidered with two white five pointed stars. The collar, lapels and cuffs are trimmed with three rows of white braid. Each cuff fastens with two navy blue plastic buttons engraved with an anchor and rope design (the navy foulded anchor). The left shoulder has a square patch badge with a motif of an eagle embroidered in white thread over the insignia for an aviation electionics technician (two overlapped ovals with wings, two stars and four dots) and two red chevrons. Lower down the left arm is a navy blue patch badge with two red diagonal stripes. On the right shoulder is a badge with 'CARAEWRON 12' (Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron) in white stitching. Under the collar at the back of the neck is a square cotton makers label - the printing has faded away - handwritten on it is 'THOMPSON'. It has 'SLT' stencilled in white on the inside back neck. There is a small inset pocket on the left breast. The pullover is worn with the medal and black tie.
Country of Design: United States
Country of Manufacture: United States
Keywords: Military uniform, naval uniform

Wool
Colour/Print: Navy blue, white, red