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Item: Vintage U.S. naval uniform insignia set including shoulder boards and a cap or hat band.
Set composition: Three black fabric shoulder boards with gold-tone embroidered shield crests and small round eagle-seal buttons at the tips, plus one black elastic cap band with attached metal anchor device and silver-tone O.C. letters above it.
Design details: Shoulder boards feature a dark navy blue or black wool-like covering with finely worked gold bullion United States shield emblems and narrow gold rank stripes near the ends on two of the pieces, accented by domed gold-tone buttons bearing the U.S. eagle crest.
Construction and materials: Fabric-covered boards with stitched backing and rear attachment straps, metal buttons, and a ribbed black elastic band with a stitched leather-backed front tab supporting a gold-tone fouled anchor badge secured by metal prongs and a snap fastener.
Use and context: Intended as part of a U.S. naval or maritime officer candidate dress uniform, suitable for display in a militaria collection, restoration of a uniform, or incorporation into costume and reenactment outfits.
Country of origin: United States; theme: naval uniform insignia and officer candidate rank devices.
Keywords: U.S. Navy shoulder boards, naval officer candidate cap band, black gold uniform insignia set, American maritime militaria.
