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USS Daly departed the United States on March 18, 1953, sailing westward across the Pacific. Following her Far Eastern service, Daly continued westward through the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean, completing a circumnavigation of the globe before returning to the United States on January 15, 1954. The volume specifically identifies itself internally as “A cruise book” and The Cruise Book. Contents include a history of USS Daly, commanding officer and officers, extensive crew roster and portraits, cruise narrative, ports of call, shipboard activities, sports, crew humor and photographs documenting the deployment. USS Daly was commissioned in 1943 and named for legendary U. Marine Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Daly, twice awarded the Medal of Honor for separate acts of heroism. She earned eight battle stars for World War II service and one battle star for Korean War service. Included are two particularly interesting pieces of loose period material. USS Daly Thanksgiving Dinner Menu – Original shipboard Thanksgiving menu associated with the deployment. Thanksgiving fell on November 26, 1953. Singapore Tiger Standard Newspaper Clipping – November 24, 1953 – Original contemporary clipping reporting the presence of USS Daly and other U. Navy destroyers at Singapore during the homeward portion of the world cruise. Both items were found loose with this copy and are offered as associated period ephemera. They are not represented as having originally been bound into or publisher-issued with the book. A specialist with Navy Cruise Books reviewed photographs of this copy, confirmed that it is an authentic period cruise book, and described it as rare. The specialist noted that cruise books of this era were commonly produced in relatively small quantities and were often printed at overseas ports during deployment. The exact printer, place of publication, publication date and original print run remain unidentified. No claim is made that this is the only surviving copy. Original vintage hardcover in good overall condition for its age. Interior remains well preserved overall, with photographs, illustrations, portraits and printed material clear and highly presentable. Please examine photographs for complete condition details. An uncommon contemporary record of a Korean War-era U. Navy deployment and complete circumnavigation of the globe, accompanied by original period shipboard and port-of-call ephemera. Of particular interest to collectors of U. Navy cruise books, Fletcher-class destroyers, Korean War naval history, USS Daly memorabilia and 1950s militaria.

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Antique 1969 USS Stickell DD-888 Brass Presentation Plaque: Korean & Vietnam Wars Destroyer. The heavy pure brass metal plaque measures 6.5 in diameter. Is mounted on an 9.5″ x 11.5″ hard wood base. The 3″ x 1″ personalized brass plate is legible. Overall, the piece is in very good vintage condition… Please consult the pictures for content/condition specifics, and feel free to send along any questions you may have. This is an original item, not a reproduction. Offered from a smoking-free home.

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Sizes are standard for the era and will fit a modern small or slim fit medium.

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ORIGINAL (FULL SIZE) KOREAN WAR UNITED STATES NAVY SILVER ENLISTED SUBMARINE WARFARE DOLPHINS BADGE, CLUTCH-BACK W/ STERLING CLUTCHES. 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!

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Navy WW2 / Korean War Vet Dog Tags and Medals Named Good Conduct. WW2 Medals are Mounted the Korean Medals are loose. This is from Find a Grave (Robert Stanley Rummel). Bob was born in Maryland and raised in West Virginia during the Great Depression. He enlisted in the U. Navy 1 month after the attack on Pearl Harbor. His primary MOS was Gunner’s Mate but volunteered for the fledgling Underwater Demolition Team during WWII, which he served with in the Pacific Theater. Retired from the Navy in 1961.

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Own a piece of history with this rare vintage sterling silver rhodium plated USN Navy Pride Ring from the 1950s Korean War era. This one-of-a-kind ring features a navy theme and is perfect for collectors of militaria. The ring is made in the United States and showcases the pride and honor of military service. This ring is an ideal addition to any collection and is perfect for those looking to display their love of country and support for the brave men and women who serve in the navy. It is a unique piece that is sure to impress and will be a cherished item for years to come. Add this rare vintage sterling silver rhodium plated USN Navy Pride Ring to your collection today!

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Original vintage 1950s Korean War era US Navy wool watch cap with Name Rate label. Both exterior and interior of cap are shown. In pre owned condition.. Name Rate intact but not legible.. Seams and banding and weight of cap appear correct for era.. Cap has the side seam.. Shows minimal surface one area.. No real noticeable moth holes when stretched.. Picks up some lint or dust due to wool knit material.. Appears in good working condition. Shown on vintage size medium mannequin head. I wear a 7 1/4 and this fits nicely. Zoom in on photos for details and overall condition and message with any questions.

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Own a piece of history with this rare vintage sterling silver rhodium plated USN Navy Pride Ring from the 1950s Korean War era. This one-of-a-kind ring features a navy theme and is perfect for collectors of militaria. The ring is made in the United States and showcases the pride and honor of military service. Ring size 10.75 and weighs 21.7 grams. This ring is an ideal addition to any collection and is perfect for those looking to display their love of country and support for the brave men and women who serve in the navy. It is a unique piece that is sure to impress and will be a cherished item for years to come. Add this rare vintage sterling silver rhodium plated USN Navy Pride Ring to your collection today! Between 1950 and 1955, approximately 6.8 million American men and women served in the Korean War. The war lasted from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953.

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STAND PICTURED NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE.

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Own a piece of history with this rare vintage sterling silver rhodium plated USN Navy Pride Ring from the 1950s Korean War era. This one-of-a-kind ring features a navy theme and is perfect for collectors of militaria. The ring is made in the United States and showcases the pride and honor of military service. This ring is an ideal addition to any collection and is perfect for those looking to display their love of country and support for the brave men and women who serve in the navy. It is a unique piece that is sure to impress and will be a cherished item for years to come. Add this rare vintage sterling silver rhodium plated USN Navy Pride Ring to your collection today!

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