A Tradition of Change: CPO Initiations to CPO 365

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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.


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