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Two midshipman anchor insignias worn by Ensign Cassin Craig

1943-1946

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Two midshipman anchor insignias used by Ensign Cassin Craig. The two gold-colored metal lapel pins depict a fouled anchor, or an anchor entangled in a tope. Each pin has a safety pin style closure on the back. There are some small marks and areas of discoloration.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2024.113.6.5-.6

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