CHIEF PETTY OFFICER RATING BADGES AND CAP DEVICES 1893-1897
Chief Petty Officer cap device authorized 18931897 for wear on blue caps. The same device was authorized for wear by first class petty officers from 1886-1893.
Chief Petty Officer rating badge style adopted in 1894.
Chief Petty Officer rating badge style worn during 1893-1894. The same style rating badge was worn by Master-at-Arms from 1886-1893 .
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Chief Petty Officer cap device authorized in 1897. The device was only worn on blue caps until 1913.