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WAVES shoulder rank patches, ca. 1943
Order an ImageWAVES stood for Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service, a branch of the US Naval Reserve. It was established in July 1942 to release officers and men for sea duty, and allow women to fill positions of shore duty as commissioned officers or enlisted rank.
ID Number: 1962.2865.6
Date: Circa 1943
Physical Description: 7 Patch, Military; wool, cotton; Approx. 4 in.L, various, largest: 4 in.H x 2.5 in.W
Credit: MOHAI, 1962.2865.6