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  Uniforms & Buttons   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Badge is of excellent quality, of original plated non ferrous metal, pressed, not cast, back with pin clasp.
Badge is of gilded cast brass and resembles their insignia, consisting of a life ring with crossed oar with an eagle above.
The all-brass badge was worn by the Assistant Keepers on lighthouses, and by the ratings on board lighthouse tenders, while the same brass badge with its central pictorial disc in silver was reserved for Principal Keepers on lighthouses, and Petty Officers on board the tenders.
www.lighthouseantiques.net /uniforms/uniforms.html   (10203 words)

  
 UniformHistory
Rating badges were worn on one sleeve: Men of the port watch on the left sleeve and vice versa.
The badge was on a three and one quarter inch field and consisted of a spread eagle over a specialty mark and chevrons.
Watchmen wore police badges on their breast, lettered with L.H.S., police, and U.S. Regulations for the lighthouse establishment as part of the Coast Guard were promulgated in 1941, including uniforms for civilian employees.
www.ratlines.com /uniformhistory.htm   (6150 words)

  
 Life-Saving History & Life-Saving Pages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Two surfmen patrol the beach, one heading left and the other right of the station until they meet a surfman from an adjacent station and exchange tokens as proof to the keeper that he did his job.
Surfman's badge These brass badges were worn by the surfman of 110 when they were on duty or attempting a rescue.
That way if a surfman was lost during a rescue, when the body would wash ashore later the body could be identified by the surfman's tag without the name being known to spare the families.
www.nightbeacon.com /lighthouseinformation/uslifesavinghistory.htm   (1100 words)

  
 Surfman Badge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Surfman Badge is a military badge of the United States Coast Guard, issued to enlisted personnel who qualify as Coxswains authorized to operate surf boats in heavy surf.
To be awarded the Surfman Badge, a service member must undergo training in actual surf and breaking bar conditions, accumulate a minimum amount of hours operating in these conditions, while conducting practical exercises and undergo a rigorous underway check ride as well as an oral review board.
The Surfman Badge is senior to the Coxswain Badge, and Coast Guard regulations do not permit the wearing of both badges simultaneously.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Surfman_Badge   (195 words)

  
 Lowcountry NOW: Local News - Harrell: When surfmen watched these treacherous shores 07/30/02
The life a surfman led was bare- bones basic.
The other men either lived in the main building, which housed all of their equipment, or salvaged lumber from wrecks to build individual cabins, eventually forming small communities that sometimes included a supply commissary.
A surfman would walk the beach wearing a badge called a check.
www.lowcountrynow.com /stories/073002/LOCannelore.shtml   (745 words)

  
 Law Enforcement Badge - Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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www.freewebs.com /information24/law-enforcement-badge.html   (350 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Surfman Badge
Such small craft include harbor defense boats, river patrol vessels, as well as support boats such as tugs and dredges.
To be awarded the Surfman Badge, a service member must qulaify as a small-craft crewmember, engineer, and gunner (if applicable to the craft type).
The Surfman Badge is considered to be junior to the Coxswain Badge, and Coast Guard regulations do not permit the wearing of both badges simultaneously.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Surfman_Badge   (270 words)

  
 Letters to the Editor
On a recent trip to RTC Yorktown, Va., I came across a supply of what were the old surfmen badges.
The initial prototype was literally made by BM1 Stentz, a Surfman qualified BM, and it was used as the model for the current version.
The Surfman Insignia may be worn by all who fully qualify under the criteria listed in the Personnel Manual (Section 6.B.2.A), or who qualify as Surfmen at an operational unit, or by graduating from the National Motor Lifeboat School and have been assigned the qualification code.
www.uscg.mil /reserve/magazine/mag1999/mar1999/ltrs.htm   (1075 words)

  
 Port Orford Lifeboat Station   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
"Surfman" is the title given to the lifesavers of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and its successor organization, the U.S. Coast Guard.
After two years of various training courses and on-the-job training, surfman are entitled to wear the badge.
Badge of a USLSS Surfman (Position 1) assigned to the station at Poyner's Hill, North Carolina
home.earthlink.net /~portorfordlifeboatstation/article11.html   (250 words)

  
 Coxswain Badge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Coxswain Badge is a decoration of the United States Coast Guard which is issued to enlisted personnel who qualify as a coxswain.
The Coxswain on a Coast Guard Small Boat is in charge of the vessel and all personnel on board.
The Coxswain Badge is considered junior to the Surfman Badge and both decorations may not be worn simultaneously.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coxswain_Badge   (147 words)

  
 Badges of the United States Coast Guard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Badges of the United States Coast Guard are military decorations issued by the Department of Homeland Security to members of the United States Coast Guard to denote certain qualifications, achievements, and postings to certain assignments.
Prior to 2002, the issuance of such badges was under the authority of the United States Department of Transportation.
The following are the current badges in use by the U.S. Coast Guard.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Badges_of_the_United_States_Coast_Guard   (139 words)

  
 Clan Badge - Information
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home.tiscali.de /onlineinfo/clan-badge.html   (372 words)

  
 Coast Guard Breast Insignia and Badges
Coast Guard officers and enlisted personnel wear various breast insignia and badges to indicate special qualifications and assignments.
Please refer to the Coast Guard Uniform Regulations Manual for specific information about insignia and badges.
Coast Guard Auxiliary members who are qualified, may also wear the appropriate badge.
www.dirauxwest.org /insignia.htm   (55 words)

  
 Military badges of the United States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In the United States military, personal recognition is granted to service members by a number of awards and decorations.
Such militaria includes ribbons, medals, and military badges denoting a variety of accomplishments.
Together with military decorations, such badges denote personal accomplishment, qualifications, and participation in designated military campaigns or other activities.
military-badges-of-the-united-states.kiwiki.homeip.net   (265 words)

  
 West Sea Co. NAVY, USLHS, USLSS & MILITARY Catalog Page 5
Documented in 1485 A.D., the call was used as an honored badge of rank, then being worn by the Lord High Admiral of England.
From about that time onward the call was no longer used as a badge of rank, reverting to its original use as a method of passing orders only.
During the daylight hours, a surfman was assigned to scan the coastline from the station's lookout tower.
www.westsea.com /tsg3/catlocker/cat05chart.htm   (10118 words)

  
 Friday, 26 October, 2001
Surfmen shot the line from the Lyle gun straight through the crosstree despite 35 mph winds and “rescued” the ten-year-old great-granddaughter of a Keeper C.C. Miller.
She slid down the 150 feet of lifeline in a breeches buoy and was safely caught in the arms of an awaiting surfman.
A badge was each descendant’s ticket to everything over the weekend.
www.battleshipnc.com /6mhc/sclunies.htm   (4103 words)

  
 Men, Women, and Boats
In “The Red Badge of Courage” invariably the tone is kept down where one expects a height: the most heroic deeds are accomplished with studied awkwardness.
For the most part, these tales are episodic, reports of isolated instances—the profanely humorous experiences of correspondents, the magnificent courage of signalmen under fire, the forgotten adventure of a converted yacht—but all are instinct with the red fever of war, and are backgrounded with the choking smoke of battle.
Never again did Crane attempt the large canvas of “The Red Badge of Courage.” Before he had seen war, he imagined its immensity and painted it with the fury and fidelity of a Verestchagin; when he was its familiar, he singled out its minor, crimson passages for briefer but no less careful delineation.
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 Clan Badge - Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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www.freewebs.com /information24/clan-badge.html   (288 words)

  
 sq33   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Antiques & Collectibles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This one remains unusually clean and is in excellent condition, still operational.
U. Light House Service”, with a masonry lighthouse in the center and an eagle above.
Superb view shows a handsome surfman, posing with uniform hat in hand.
www.lighthouseantiques.net /antiques/antiques.html   (10276 words)

  
 FlightBadge.com Home Page
Badges for all Branches of the Service and Civilian Badges.
E-mail us if you are looking for a design that is not listed.
HANDCRAFTED IN THE U.S.A. Orders ship within 1 - 5 business days via several different shipping methods.
www.flightbadge.com   (49 words)

  
 PocketPCcity: Message Board Archives: Compaq Ipaq: Re: My life is Hell-- WindowsXP
We had to pay for a few new drivers.
DH gave up on his Logitech Surfman mouse.
I am still using mine but it is very jumpy, unpredictable on what you will get when you click, etc.
www.pocketpccity.com /boards/Ipaq/messages/19045.html   (215 words)

  
 Us Navy Small Craft Enlisted   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Vanguard * Our Nation's Insignia(tm) * Serving the U.S. Military since 1918 * New Online Store featuring military ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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www.vanguardmil.com /store/store.php?cat_id=40&catname='USCG+Badges'   (567 words)

  
 OutdoorsBest Forums: Grouper Closure...Need to organize big protest in front of Crabtree's Office
I wonder how these ba$tards would react if I told them they couldn't have a pay-check for two months.
Also keep in mind that the people taking the surveys are NOT the ones who make the decisions.
Survey people will not have a badge and a gun.
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com /zerothread?id=372721&page=2   (2720 words)

  
 Coast Guard Badge Products   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Pin US Coast Guard emblem and US flag new emblem badge
USCG INSIGNIA FLIGHT SURGEON BREAST BADGE COAST GUARD
U.S. COAST GUARD BADGE 11"x11" Rear Window Graphics
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 Vcom Fix It Utilities at Dv camcorder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This little web toy will let you make your own Jim'll Fix It badge, with whatever you want written...
Whether you have a problem, or whether you just want to read somebody else's, you've arrived at the right place.
If you've seen something you think we should feature or you just want to give us some feedback or get in touch, you can contact us at.
www.infromationclocks.info /dv-camcorder/vcom-fix-it-utilities.php   (6082 words)

  
 The Chain Locker / Guestbook / Book 8   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Just wanted to say "HI" to all coasties around the world..My daughter has been depolyed to war on a cutter..can't say where or what ship...she wants to transfer to west coast,northern.Calif, Washington or Oregon...BM3 Billets or surfman program..
I am also looking for a replacement for a Remploy HMCG car badge, the one I had for years was nicked from the vehicle, it was beautifully enamelled and I would love to get another.
my ancester was a coastguard there his first name was jack surname maybe johnston.I also have a bronze badge it is in a V shape with HMCG engraved on it what was this for and why was it given out hope you may be able to help.
coasties.users.netlink.co.uk /gbook.html   (2788 words)

  
 USCG G-PCX Web Site - Coast Guard Breast Insignia and Badges
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Breast Insignia and Badges
For more information, read the current version of the
Coast Guard officers and enlisted permanently assigned on exchange programs with the Navy are eligible to attain the designation as Surface Warfare Qualified.
www.cgaux.info /g_ocx/awards/ribbons/devices/index.html   (119 words)

  
 National Literary Review
Reportedly, Crane died of the effects of exposure in his own open boat experience.
Yet he was able to write his one and only novel, the immortal Red Badge of Courage, never having fought in a single battle.
For the autumn issue of NLR, we take a look back at one of the great writers of 19th century American literature.
nationalliteraryreview.org /short_stories.htm   (14392 words)

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