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United States Navy » hilborn https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:27:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 Cold War U. S. Navy Submarine Warfare Dolphins Badge Officer Hilborn Hamburger https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2025/09/cold-war-u-s-navy-submarine-warfare-dolphins-badge-officer-hilborn-hamburger/ https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2025/09/cold-war-u-s-navy-submarine-warfare-dolphins-badge-officer-hilborn-hamburger/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:48:44 +0000 https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2025/09/cold-war-u-s-navy-submarine-warfare-dolphins-badge-officer-hilborn-hamburger/

Cold War U. S. Navy Submarine Warfare Dolphins Badge Officer Hilborn Hamburger

ORIGINAL (FULL SIZE) COLD WAR UNITED STATES NAVY GOLD OFFICER SUBMARINE WARFARE DOLPHINS BADGE, CLUTCH-BACK. On 13 June 1923, Captain Ernest J. King, Commander, Submarine Division Three later Fleet Admiral and Commander in Chief, U. Fleet, during World War II, suggested to the Secretary of the Navy Bureau of Navigation that a distinguishing device for qualified submariners be adopted. He submitted a pen-and-ink sketch of his own showing a shield mounted on the beam ends of a submarine, with dolphins forward of, and abaft, the conning tower. The suggestion was strongly endorsed by Commander Submarine Division Atlantic. Over the next several months the Bureau of Navigation (now known as BUPERS) solicited additional designs from several sources. Some combined a submarine with a shark motif. Others showed submarines and dolphins, and still others used a shield design. A Philadelphia firm, which had done work for the Navy in the field of United States Naval Academy class rings, was approached by the Bureau of Navigation with the request that it design a suitable badge. Two designs were submitted by the firm, but these were ultimately combined into a single design. It was a bow view of a submarine, proceeding on the surface, with bow planes rigged for diving, flanked by dolphins (in the form of artistically stylized heraldic dolphins), in a horizontal position with their heads resting on the upper edge of the bow planes. Today a similar design is used: a dolphin flanking the bow and conning tower of a submarine. On 20 March 1924, the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation recommended to the Secretary of the Navy that the design be adopted. The recommendation was accepted by Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Acting Secretary of the Navy. Originally, the submarine insignia was to be worn by officers and men qualified in submarine duty only when attached to submarine units or submarine command organizations. The right to wear the pin was revoked if the service member transferred to a non-submarine billet. In 1941 the Uniform Regulations were modified to permit a service member to wear the submarine insignia for the duration of his career, once so authorized. The officers’ insignia was at first a bronze, gold-plated metal pin, worn centered above the left breast pocket and above the ribbons and medals. Enlisted men wore an embroidered insignia sewn on the outside of the right sleeve, midway between the wrist and elbow. The device was two and three-quarters inches long, embroidered in white silk for blue clothing and vice versa. In 1943, the Uniform Regulations were modified to provide that. Enlisted men, who are qualified and subsequently promoted to commissioned or warrant ranks, may wear enlisted submarine insignia on the left breast until they qualify as submarine officers, at which time this insignia would be replaced by the officers’ submarine pin. In mid-1947, the embroidered device shifted from the sleeve of the enlisted men’s jumper to above the left breast pocket. A change to the Uniform Regulations dated 21 September 1950 authorized the embroidered insignia for officers (in addition to the pin-on insignia) and a bronze, silver-plated, pin-on insignia for enlisted men (in addition to the embroidered device). Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Cold War U. S. Navy Submarine Warfare Dolphins Badge Officer Hilborn Hamburger

]]> https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2025/09/cold-war-u-s-navy-submarine-warfare-dolphins-badge-officer-hilborn-hamburger/feed/ 0 U. S. Navy Officer Sword M1852 Hilborn & Hamburger NY Scabbard U. S. N. Engraved https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2024/07/u-s-navy-officer-sword-m1852-hilborn-hamburger-ny-scabbard-u-s-n-engraved/ https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2024/07/u-s-navy-officer-sword-m1852-hilborn-hamburger-ny-scabbard-u-s-n-engraved/#comments Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:51:54 +0000 https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2024/07/u-s-navy-officer-sword-m1852-hilborn-hamburger-ny-scabbard-u-s-n-engraved/
U. S. Navy Officer Sword M1852 Hilborn & Hamburger NY Scabbard U. S. N. Engraved

U. S. Navy Officer Sword M1852 Hilborn & Hamburger NY Scabbard U. S. N. Engraved

This sword is absolutely beautiful and is one of two that came out of the estate of a US Navy Rear Admiral. He served over 30 years and was pretty decorated with that service. Unfortunate neither of these swords were gifted with his name engraved.
U. S. Navy Officer Sword M1852 Hilborn & Hamburger NY Scabbard U. S. N. Engraved

]]> https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2024/07/u-s-navy-officer-sword-m1852-hilborn-hamburger-ny-scabbard-u-s-n-engraved/feed/ 0 Minty U. S. U. S. C. G. Officer’s Sword Hilborn & Hamburger NY + Scabbard U. S. C. G https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2024/05/minty-u-s-u-s-c-g-officers-sword-hilborn-hamburger-ny-scabbard-u-s-c-g/ https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2024/05/minty-u-s-u-s-c-g-officers-sword-hilborn-hamburger-ny-scabbard-u-s-c-g/#comments Sat, 04 May 2024 10:55:01 +0000 https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2024/05/minty-u-s-u-s-c-g-officers-sword-hilborn-hamburger-ny-scabbard-u-s-c-g/
Minty U. S. U. S. C. G. Officer's Sword Hilborn & Hamburger NY + Scabbard U. S. C. G

Minty U. S. U. S. C. G. Officer's Sword Hilborn & Hamburger NY + Scabbard U. S. C. G

Offering this beautiful U. S. C. G. Made in Solingen Germany. Has the scabbard, cloth bad and leather case. Shows lite marks on case and some very lite marks on sword and scabbard. The USCG swords do not come up often. Please check pics for condition and your opinion. Beautiful USCG Officer’s Sword & Scabbard with Knot, cloth bag and Case. Measuring 35″ overall with a blade length of 30″ Mint condition sword and leather and brass scabbard and knot. Beautiful etched design on the blade. Top area of blade, the spine also has etched design. Ricasso area of blade marked, “STAINLESS PROVED” with star symbol. Opposite side stamped, H-H TRADE MARK HILBORN HAMBURGER INC. NEW YORK MADE IN SOLINGEN GERMANY. The top area of the scabbard locket is also stamped “GERMANY”. Beautiful grips with wire wrap, tight handle and guard. Comes also with a Hilborn Hamburger marked leather carry case.
Minty U. S. U. S. C. G. Officer's Sword Hilborn & Hamburger NY + Scabbard U. S. C. G

]]> https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2024/05/minty-u-s-u-s-c-g-officers-sword-hilborn-hamburger-ny-scabbard-u-s-c-g/feed/ 0 Excellent U. S. Navy Officer Sword Hilborn & Hamburger NY Scabbard U. S. N https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2023/08/excellent-u-s-navy-officer-sword-hilborn-hamburger-ny-scabbard-u-s-n/ https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2023/08/excellent-u-s-navy-officer-sword-hilborn-hamburger-ny-scabbard-u-s-n/#comments Sat, 12 Aug 2023 06:45:27 +0000 https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2023/08/excellent-u-s-navy-officer-sword-hilborn-hamburger-ny-scabbard-u-s-n/
Excellent U. S. Navy Officer Sword Hilborn & Hamburger NY Scabbard U. S. N

Excellent U. S. Navy Officer Sword Hilborn & Hamburger NY Scabbard U. S. N

Navy Officer’s Sword Hilborn & Hamburger NY Scabbard U. Please ask questions or ask for more pictures.
Excellent U. S. Navy Officer Sword Hilborn & Hamburger NY Scabbard U. S. N

]]> https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2023/08/excellent-u-s-navy-officer-sword-hilborn-hamburger-ny-scabbard-u-s-n/feed/ 0 RARE US Navy Tie Bar Display Card and 11 new tie clips by Hilborn Hamburger https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2023/05/rare-us-navy-tie-bar-display-card-and-11-new-tie-clips-by-hilborn-hamburger/ https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2023/05/rare-us-navy-tie-bar-display-card-and-11-new-tie-clips-by-hilborn-hamburger/#comments Thu, 11 May 2023 17:15:27 +0000 https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2023/05/rare-us-navy-tie-bar-display-card-and-11-new-tie-clips-by-hilborn-hamburger/

RARE US Navy Tie Bar Display Card and 11 new tie clips by Hilborn – Hamburger. Very Rare item with 11 brand new tie bars included! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Navy”. The seller is “kjp_1042″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Type: Tie Bar
Force: Navy
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No

]]> https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2023/05/rare-us-navy-tie-bar-display-card-and-11-new-tie-clips-by-hilborn-hamburger/feed/ 0 Hilborn Hamburger Inc New York Sword Made In Germany Usn https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2022/12/hilborn-hamburger-inc-new-york-sword-made-in-germany-usn/ https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2022/12/hilborn-hamburger-inc-new-york-sword-made-in-germany-usn/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:38:01 +0000 https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2022/12/hilborn-hamburger-inc-new-york-sword-made-in-germany-usn/

Hilborn Hamburger Inc New York Sword Made In Germany Usn

HILBORN HAMBURGER INC NEW YORK SWORD MADE IN GERMANY USN. In great condition as shown in pictures. Please look at pictures and ZOOM better details. Please take a look at pictures. What you see is what you get. They are of actual item for sale. We do NOT end auctions early. We appreciate your business! Hours: Closed Saturday & Sunday. MON – FRI (8AM-4PM). This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Navy”. The seller is “lafamiliapawnkm1″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Colombia, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.
Hilborn Hamburger Inc New York Sword Made In Germany Usn

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]]> https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2022/12/hilborn-hamburger-inc-new-york-sword-made-in-germany-usn/feed/ 0 VTG Hilborn Hamburger Inc Mens Size 32 Original WWII US Navy Officer Sword Belt https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2022/05/vtg-hilborn-hamburger-inc-mens-size-32-original-wwii-us-navy-officer-sword-belt/ https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2022/05/vtg-hilborn-hamburger-inc-mens-size-32-original-wwii-us-navy-officer-sword-belt/#comments Thu, 12 May 2022 22:52:58 +0000 https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2022/05/vtg-hilborn-hamburger-inc-mens-size-32-original-wwii-us-navy-officer-sword-belt/
VTG Hilborn Hamburger Inc Mens Size 32 Original WWII US Navy Officer Sword Belt

VTG Hilborn Hamburger Inc Mens Size 32 Original WWII US Navy Officer Sword Belt

Men’s Size 32. Used, But in Excellent Condition! Refer to pictures for more details! If any questions, please feel free to ask! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Navy”. The seller is “lizjoe19″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Colombia, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Type: Belt
Force: Navy
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No

]]> https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2022/05/vtg-hilborn-hamburger-inc-mens-size-32-original-wwii-us-navy-officer-sword-belt/feed/ 0 Vintage Usn Navy Officer Hilborn Hamburger Germany Sword Scabbard Leather Case https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2021/02/vintage-usn-navy-officer-hilborn-hamburger-germany-sword-scabbard-leather-case/ https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2021/02/vintage-usn-navy-officer-hilborn-hamburger-germany-sword-scabbard-leather-case/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2021 09:21:56 +0000 http://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2021/02/vintage-usn-navy-officer-hilborn-hamburger-germany-sword-scabbard-leather-case/

Vintage Usn Navy Officer Hilborn Hamburger Germany Sword Scabbard Leather Case

VINTAGE USN NAVY OFFICER HILBORN HAMBURGER GERMANY SWORD SCABBARD LEATHER CASE. NICE SWORD , SCABBARD AND LEATHER CASE. PLEASE VIEW PHOTOS BRASS NEEDS SOME POLISH , CASE HAS SOME WEAR. SWORD IS 36 1/2 LONG. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. The item “VINTAGE USN NAVY OFFICER HILBORN HAMBURGER GERMANY SWORD SCABBARD LEATHER CASE” is in sale since Tuesday, November 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Navy”. The seller is “wantitbuyit*” and is located in Fort Worth, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

Type: SWORD
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Force: Navy

]]> https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2021/02/vintage-usn-navy-officer-hilborn-hamburger-germany-sword-scabbard-leather-case/feed/ 0 WWII U. S. Naval Officer’s M1852 USN Dress Sword Hilborn & Hamburger Inc. NY https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2019/03/wwii-u-s-naval-officers-m1852-usn-dress-sword-hilborn-hamburger-inc-ny/ https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2019/03/wwii-u-s-naval-officers-m1852-usn-dress-sword-hilborn-hamburger-inc-ny/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:38:57 +0000 http://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2019/03/wwii-u-s-naval-officers-m1852-usn-dress-sword-hilborn-hamburger-inc-ny/
WWII U. S. Naval Officer's M1852 USN Dress Sword Hilborn & Hamburger Inc. NY

WWII U. S. Naval Officer's M1852 USN Dress Sword Hilborn & Hamburger Inc. NY

Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Original Authentic Vintage WWII U. Navy M1852 USN Naval Officer’s Dress Sword with Scabbard and Knot! The Blade is is a Fancy Etched Blade with Patriotic Designs, and “USN” on Both Sides, with Anchor, Flag, Eagle, Etc. It is Signed with the Makers Mark From “H&H” Hilborn and Hamburger Inc. New York, made in Solingen Germany. The Handle is a Wire Wrapped Sharkskin Handle with Ornate Brass Cross Guard Knuckle Guard, Signed USN. The Pommel End is Brass, and Has a Patriotic Eagle and Stars Design. The Scabbard is a Black Leather Scabbard with Brass Rope Accents, and Brass Serpent Bottom Tip! This Also Includes the Original Gold Bullion Sword Portepee Knot. The Sword in the Scabbard Measures approx. The Sword Itself Measures approx. 33 1/8″ Long with a 28″ Blade. This is in Stunning Original Condition, Super Clean with a Wonderful Aged Patina On The Brass! Don’t pass up this Rare Historic Military Collectible Sword! The item “WWII U. S. Naval Officer’s M1852 USN Dress Sword Hilborn & Hamburger Inc. NY” is in sale since Friday, February 9, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “rmagiccds” and is located in Sandown, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United States.

Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Brand: H&H Hilborn and Hamburger Inc. New York
Origin: Solingen Germany
Sword Model: M1852 Model 1852
Military Division: USN United States Navy
Scabbard: Black Leather Scabbard with Brass Trim
Blade: Ornate Etched Blade with Patriotic Designs
Handle: Wire Wrapped Sharkskin Handle
Pommel: Eagle & Stars Design
Military Era: WWII WW2 Word War Two 2
Sword Type: Navy Naval Officer’s Dress Presentation Sword
Knot: Gold Bullion Sword Portepee Knot

]]> https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2019/03/wwii-u-s-naval-officers-m1852-usn-dress-sword-hilborn-hamburger-inc-ny/feed/ 0 Named Usn Navy Robert Letaw Beskind Sword Hilborn Hamburger Germany In Case https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2018/04/named-usn-navy-robert-letaw-beskind-sword-hilborn-hamburger-germany-in-case/ https://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2018/04/named-usn-navy-robert-letaw-beskind-sword-hilborn-hamburger-germany-in-case/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2018 16:21:18 +0000 http://unitedstatesarmynavy.com/2018/04/named-usn-navy-robert-letaw-beskind-sword-hilborn-hamburger-germany-in-case/

Named Usn Navy Robert Letaw Beskind Sword Hilborn Hamburger Germany In Case

NAMED USN NAVY ROBERT LETAW BESKIND SWORD HILBORN HAMBURGER GERMANY IN CASE. FAMOUS CAPTAIN– Beskind spent 20 years in the service and was a Commander at seven different U. Captain Beskind was Jewish and a Founding Member of Temple Bet Yam in St. Captain Beskind was born approximately 1930 and passed away on April 11, 2008. Blade Marked: GERMANY MADE IN SOLINGEN GERMANY HILBORN HAMBURGER INC NEW YORK. Original Leather Case Marked R. Open the top marked Hilborn Hamburger, Inc. Special material on inside of case marked Pacific Silvercloth Prevents Tarnish. Measures approximately: 39 long Overall. 32.75 long Blade. 5 long Handle on the curve. 33.75 long Scabbard. Condition: Near Mint Condition. Blade is perfect and has never been sharpened! Scabbard is perfect, other than small scuffs & some very fine scratches on gold color. Case needs to be leather polished and shows minimal wear. PLEASE let me know if you need to get it sooner. Doing that is against U. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “NAMED USN NAVY ROBERT LETAW BESKIND SWORD HILBORN HAMBURGER GERMANY IN CASE” is in sale since Wednesday, May 16, 2012. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Navy”. The seller is “siennastef” and is located in Sarasota, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Jewish: Jewish Military
United States Navy: U.S.N.
Temple Bet Yam: St. Augustine Temples
St. Augustine Synagogues: St Augustine Synagogue
Swords: Military Swords
Parade Swords: Dress Swords
Navy Swords: Military
Militaria: United States Military

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