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A RARE set for both left and right shoulder on the World War II-era United States Navy Pharmacist's Mate or Marine Corps Ship Medic on wool. First Class (PO1) rate insignia, featuring green wool backing designed for use on U.S. Marine Corps-attached to Maine Corps Dress uniforms of those attached to Navy ships.
Neither has been seen or attached they are a beautiful set costing original price on tag.
World War II-era United States Navy Pharmacist's Mate First Class (PO1) rate insignia, featuring green wool backing designed for use on U.S. Marine Corps-attached uniforms.
Petty Officer First Class (indicated by three red chevrons).Rating Specialty: Pharmacist's Mate / Corpsman (indicated by the red cross symbol).Branch/Uniform Usage:
The green wool backing indicates it was worn by Navy medical personnel attached to or serving alongside the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII.Emblem: Features an embroidered golden-olive eagle (Crow)
Petty Officer First Class (indicated by three red chevrons).Rating Specialty: Pharmacist's Mate / Corpsman (indicated by the red cross symbol).
Branch/Uniform Usage: The green wool backing indicates it was worn by Navy medical personnel attached to or serving alongside the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII.Emblem: Features an embroidered golden-olive eagle ("crow") above the rating symbol.
NITE THE TAG IN THE RIGHT PHOTOED PATCH WAS THE ORIGINAL SALES PRICE OF 2.00, rare and beautifully woven these apparently were never seen on the uniform so in themselves in this condition are rare indeed and a matching set! Great find!
The Specific Uniforms It Was Worn OnThe distinctive forest green / sage-grey wool background with red chevrons indicates that this patch was specifically worn by Navy medical personnel attached to the U.S. Marine Corps (Fleet Marine Force).
Because the Marine Corps does not have its own medical department, Navy Hospital Corpsmen (then called Pharmacist's Mates) deploy with Marine units and wear Marine uniforms modified with Navy rating insignia.
This patch was designed for:
Hospital_corpsman)USMC Winter Service Alpha Uniform: The distinct forest green wool fabric matches the standard winter service coat and garrison cap worn by Marines and attached Navy "Docs" during the WWII era.
U.S. Navy Gray Working Uniform (Alternative): In 1943, the Navy briefly introduced a slate-gray uniform to replace khakis. While gray-on-gray insignia were standard for that line, variations of these distinct woolen backing styles occasionally made their way onto wartime gray garments due to theater supply chains.
Key Elements of the BadgeThe Eagle ("Crow"): Represents the rank of a Petty Officer.The Red Cross: The specialty mark identifying a Pharmacist's Mate (the title was changed to Hospital Corpsman in 1948).Three Red Chevrons: Indicates the specific rate of a First Class Petty Officer (E-6 equivalent).
