Merchant Fleet Navigator Badge

Chris · 06-21-2003, 03:18 PM

This badge is in Silver (48mm by 35mm) and awarded to Submariners of Capt rank that had served at sea for long deployments.

Circa 50ties I believe.

The badge comes with different attachments for branch of service.

I take it this guy must have been in a trade with something to do with navigation, as the attachment is a sextant.

My girlfriend having a father who served on Russian submarines really likes this badge..I do!

Chris

and..MD mint marked

kameli · 06-21-2003, 04:02 PM

I'am not sure, but is that badge given also to merchant fleets navigating officers?

At least there are two versions: the differences are in the anchor chains.

Jussi-Pekka

Nota Bene · 06-21-2003, 05:44 PM

Jussi-Pekka,

You are right, of course, it is a badge for the Merchant Fleet navigators.

Alexei

Chris · 06-22-2003, 11:04 AM

I will enquire more about this which should not be to hard living in a port.

I suppose I could ask for my 5 dollars back...Nah...I think I will keep this fine navigational badge.

Any chance of changing the threads name?

Chris

Chris · 06-23-2003, 01:50 PM

Found this today...it must be the lapel version...makes them into a nice pair.

Chris

EricFG · 04-08-2006, 08:14 AM

I saw one of the Merchant Marine machinist badges at the local dealers.
He has no idea what it is, just an interesting Navy badge.
I think he's got $95 on it.
Are they worth any more or less than that?

Nota Bene · 04-08-2006, 03:30 PM

Eric,

The price is about right. Sometimes you can find this badge for a lot less, because not too many people know what it is. I should also mention that this badge is very commonly faked.

Alexei

EricFG · 04-08-2006, 04:04 PM

Thanks Alexei!
It's a nice looking badge but I just don't have the funds available for it (got my eye on a Nevesky!).

Alfred · 04-09-2006, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nota Bene

Eric,

The price is about right. Sometimes you can find this badge for a lot less, because not too many people know what it is. I should also mention that this badge is very commonly faked.

Alexei

Is this one of the fakes you mentioned?

regards
Andreas

Nota Bene · 04-09-2006, 02:11 PM

Andreas,

I don't know, I am sorry. I have only seen older known original pieces and they were of more "substantial" quality.

Alexei

06-21-2003, 04:02 PM	#2
kameli Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 193	? I'am not sure, but is that badge given also to merchant fleets navigating officers? At least there are two versions: the differences are in the anchor chains. Jussi-Pekka

06-22-2003, 11:04 AM	#4
Chris Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 188	Inquire more I will enquire more about this which should not be to hard living in a port. I suppose I could ask for my 5 dollars back...Nah...I think I will keep this fine navigational badge. Any chance of changing the threads name? Chris Last edited by Chris; 06-22-2003 at 11:25 AM.

04-08-2006, 04:04 PM	#8
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Thanks Alexei! It's a nice looking badge but I just don't have the funds available for it (got my eye on a Nevesky!). __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

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Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Jussi-Pekka, You are right, of course, it is a badge for the Merchant Fleet navigators. Alexei

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