Rare Vintage USN Ramasun Station Thailand Chief Mess Mug Military Supply Co For Sale

Up for sale is a rare piece of Cold War and Vietnam War signals intelligence (SIGINT) history. This is an original, authentic heavy-ceramic military mess mug custom-made for a U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer stationed at the legendary Ramasun Station near Udorn, Thailand.Front Graphics: Crisp, multi-color insignia of NAVDET Ramasun Station (Naval Detachment Udorn, Thailand) featuring the traditional Thai mythological Garuda.Back Graphics: Beautifully preserved gold-foil U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Fouled Anchor personalized with "CHIEF 'D'". Navy Chiefs traditionally ordered these custom mugs to use specifically within their exclusive base or ship CPO Mess.Maker's Mark: Fully legible bottom stamp reading: Military Supply Co., P.O. Box 286, Gainesville, Fla. 32601—a renowned provider of custom deployment gear and insignia during the 1960s and 1970s.Significance: Ramasun Station was a highly classified, top-secret radio research facility operated by the Army Security Agency (ASA) and Navy Cryptologic units. Because of the secretive nature of the base and its mid-1970s closure, original memorabilia bearing its distinctive Garuda logo is exceptionally scarce and highly sought after by militaria enthusiasts. See pictures it has a dark repaired chip on rim of cup. Message for questions or offers thanks.