Material: Gilt Metal (Gold Plated - Check)
Dimensions: 25 mm × 30 mm
Description: The insignia takes the shape of a vertical fouled anchor, which features a prominent heavy chain or thick rope wrapped intricately around the central shank and flukes. This three-dimensional die-struck piece features a polished gold finish with a textured, granulated crossbar or stock. The reverse side is uniquely structured to ensure a completely flat, non-rotating fit on formal uniform fabrics, utilizing a robust three-pin layout secured by standard military butterfly clutch backings rather than the single-post setup typically found on standard civilian jewelry.
Circa: Post-1970s to present
Notes:
The fouled anchor is one of the most recognizable military symbols in the world, serving as the official rate insignia for a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) in the United States Navy and Coast Guard.