US NAVY Silver Metal Badge – Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS), Mini Size. Silver Oxide Finish.
– Measures approximately 1 1/2″wide x 1/2″high
– Clutch back pin
– Sold individually
– Made in the USA.
– Condition: Good, pre-owned/gently used unless marked as NEW.
The surface warfare insignia is a military badge of the United States Navy which is issued to U.S. Navy personnel who are trained and qualified to perform duties aboard United States surface warships. There are presently four classes of the surface warfare pin, being that of line, staff, special operations, and enlisted. The line and enlisted surface warfare badges may be earned by United States Coast Guard personnel assigned to Navy commands.
The ESWS pin is authorized for wear by any enlisted member of the United States Navy who is permanently stationed aboard a navy afloat command and completes the enlisted surface warfare qualification program and personal qualification standards.
Enlisted insignia features crossed cutlass swords with curved blades and handguards. Cutlasses were traditionally issued for battle to enlisted sailors during the age of sail. The ship that is featured in the middle of the pin is that of a “modern warship” of when the pin came out in 1978 and looks as if it’s a Knox Class Frigate.