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Captain in 1945
« on: Tuesday 03 August 21 20:30 BST (UK) »
Having had no success under Military WWII, I was wondering if readers here will be able to help.
Attached are snippets of a Captain's uniform which I think are probably associated with USA forces. Are they recognisable? Thanks for any help. Toby.

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Re: Captain in 1945
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 03 August 21 20:54 BST (UK) »
US insignia are chevrons, point up since 1902.
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Re: Captain in 1945
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 03 August 21 22:33 BST (UK) »
Looks like U.S. Merchant Navy Insignia

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Re: Captain in 1945
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 04 August 21 10:44 BST (UK) »
I know nothing about this subject, but google says the anchor signifies a deck/navigation captain.

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Re: Captain in 1945
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 04 August 21 11:06 BST (UK) »
Garrad (Suffolk, Essex, Somerset), Crocker (Somerset), Vanstone (Devon, Jersey), Sims (Wiltshire), Bridger (Kent)
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