Chief Petty Officer Torpedomans Mate Rating Gold On Blue Sew On

Chief Petty Officer Torpedoman’s Mate Rating is an official issue of the United States Navy. Torpedoman’s Mate are tasked with handling and maintenance of ordnance and launching/firing systems associated with them. The Navy Rate you receive will be Petty Officer 1st Class and you will need to cut the rank to match your Officer status. Rating established in 1921 as Torpedoman then changed to Torpedoman Mate in 1942 while displaying a torpedo with the head of it to the front. Has a gold on blue finish which indicates more than 12 years of service while being regulation size and uniform ready. Can be easily sewed onto any official United States Navy uniforms such as the ceremonial dress blue uniform. Chief Petty Officer Torpedoman’s Mate Rating is 100 percent made and handled in the USA.