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NH 64702-KN Insignia: USS RANKIN (AKA-103)

Insignia: USS RANKIN (AKA-103)
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Title: Insignia: USS RANKIN (AKA-103)
Caption: To stimulate esprit aboard the RANKIN, the commanding officer felt that the ship needed a new insignia which would better represent the mission of the ship and the spirit of her crew. It seemed highly desirable that the insignia be designed by a crew member, and a ship-board contest was held, with a prize of $25 for the winner. The officers voted on the submitted entries, and the prize was awarded to Storekeeper First Class (SK1) Robert Arthur Chamberlain, USN, who designed this insignia.
Description: The insignia was received by the Naval History Division in 1958.
Catalog #: NH 64702-KN
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Design by Storekeeper First Class (SK1) Robert Arthur Chamberlain, USN.
After this Year: 1950
Before this Year: 1959
Original Medium: BW Photo, Color Photo, Insignia, Original
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