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[StartQuote] These PT Boat Pins came in two colors. The enlisted men wore the Sterling Silver Pins and the Officers the Gold Color. It is said that an enlisted man while stationed at melville had a dad who was a jewler. His Dad made a few of the pins and this man sold them for a few bucks to the other guys. Of course, the Elco Naval Division had their own made up and where distributed to visitors both naval and other dignitaries alike. Melville had them for sale I understand in the Ships Store and many Crews had them presented at Commissioning Ceromonies. Several types were cast during WWII and Higgins Industries made their own as well other small boat builders. The US NAVY never reconized the pins as part of the Navy Uniform, but Sailors and Officers alike wore them with pride. I am sure your dad was very proud of that pin. [EndQuote]
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