Name/Title
C.W. Moses' napkin ringEntry/Object ID
2025.1010.1Description
Napkin ring belonging to C. W. Moses and taken with him on several ships prior to becoming a crew member of Texas. Features names of ships to the right of Moses’ name. Names appear in order: Nevada, Antares, Preston, Leary, Memphis, Neches, California, Cole, and lastly Texas. Ring is made of sterling silver.Context
Charles W. Moses was a gunnery officer on Battleship Texas during the early years of World War II. He served on board through Operation “Torch,” and retired as a Rear Admiral in 1957.
Wardroom officers had napkins rings with their names on them. Design varied but the tradition continued throughout the history of the US Navy.
USS Nevada (BB-36) was the lead ship of her class of battleship, and commissioned from March 11, 1916, to August 29, 1946. She was sunk as a part of Operation “Crossroads” on July 31, 1946.
USS California (BB-44) was a Tennessee-class battleship commissioned from August 10, 1921, to February 14, 1947. She was broken up in 1959.Collection
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Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Ring, NapkinNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Service AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
