Engraved Submarine Insignia military wood ornament, submarine ornament

Laser engraved and cut Submarine Insignia Ornament.

Originally, the submarine insignia was to be worn by officers and men qualified in submarine duty only when attached to submarine units or submarine command organizations. The right to wear the pin was revoked if the service member transferred to a non-submarine billet. In 1941 the Uniform Regulations were modified to permit a service member to wear the submarine insignia for the duration of his career once so authorized.

Details:

• Laser-engraved on 1/4" beautiful Mahogany ply
• Dimensions: 4 3/4" L x 1 3/4" H
• 3 coats of protective finish applied to the front, 1 coat on the back
• Jute twine hanger

 Please note: natural wood has variations and slight imperfections, including knots and darker wood grain; no two pieces are identical. The product color you receive may vary slightly from the one pictured due to the difference in monitor calibration.

 You can use (holiday) ornaments in many other ways beyond trimming your tree:

• Hang one on a bottle of wine to instantly dress it up
• Use them as unique gift tags
• Gift it to a party host or hostess
• Think party or wedding favor
• Hang them around the house or in your office so they can be with you every day, not just during the holidays

Enlisted Sailors and Naval Officers wear a dolphin's uniform breast pin to indicate that they are qualified in submarines. The Submarines insignia is considered one of the Navy's three major enlisted warfare pins, along with the Surface Warfare Badge and the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist insignia. To earn the right to wear "fish," prospective submariners complete an extensive qualification process that lasts about one year (for both enlisted and officers, though the two programs differ significantly) and covers virtually all of the submarine's systems. Once an enlisted sailor has earned the right to wear the "dolphins" (SS) is added after their rate of rank, which stands for "Submarine Specialist".