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Military Pin --Need Help Identifying

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Do any of you folks have an idea what type pin this is?...It measures 1&1/2 inch by 1&1/4 inch....
It was not found with the ship's "deadeye".
Also, the coins are not old.......just clad quarters...put there for effect... <img src="/metal/html/lol.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":lol"> <img src="/metal/html/lol.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":lol">
What do you think?
Oh, yes....pin was found today on NC's Outer Banks beaches...
 
That is a Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Cheveron. E-5 in rank.
Rockin_Tees Gang
 
Still used today. That one looks like a hit pin as is chromed.
 
That deadeye is a true treasure! Soak it in fresh water for a few weeks to keep the wood from drying out. Scrub it with a heavy plastic brush every so often to get the gunk off of it.
Replace the water several times.
There's a shipwreck there for sure. That and the broze spike confirm it. You may have found a previously undiscovered wreck!
For serious wreck divers finding a deadeye is one of the Holy Grails of wreck diving.
Remember, this is probably a wreck from the 1800's. That means potential for gold coins too.
 
Supposed to be worn on the collar of working jackets like the heavy foul weather coat, or on coveralls. It can also be worn on the working uniform ball cap. Note: if used for the ball cap, the two pins will be bent over to prevent embedding them into one's head should it get bumped.
 
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