WWII Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Bay Village Historical Society

Name/Title

WWII Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class

Entry/Object ID

2026.C.4.18

Description

United States Navy Petty Officer Second Class (E-5) rating yeoman badge for a specialized rating specifically designed to be worn on white uniforms. The two chevrons indicate the wearer was a Petty Officer Second Class. The crossed axes represent a construction rating, commonly associated with roles like a Builder or Construction Mechanic. It features a black embroidered eagle and specialty mark on a white pentagonal patch.

Collection

Military Collection

Dimensions

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

3-3/4 in