Museum object · Clothing - Military Uniforms
Two midshipman anchor insignias worn by Ensign Cassin Craig
1943-1946
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
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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Sources & collection details
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: 2024.113.6.5-.6
