I got this shoulder rank with a couple of other items and was wondering if anyone could positively identify it.  I was told it was WW2 period Italian navy, but I've not come across anything yet that positively places it there.  I have seen a reference on the 'net for the emblem on the shoulder board as being related to "mine laying". 

 

Does anyone have a positive ID on this in regards to nationality and time period?

 

Thanks in advance.

Chief Petty Officer First Class Mines Specialist maybe? Rich A. in Pa.

3 hours ago, RRA227 said:

Chief Petty Officer First Class Mines Specialist maybe? Rich A. in Pa.

Thank you for the suggestions.  I suppose it could be. 

 

I've seen the emblem of Mines confirmed as being used by the WW2 Italian Navy, but it's been very difficult finding out if the Italians were the only ones to use the emblem.  Also, it's been devilishly difficult to find images or charts of enlisted Italian Navy shoulder ranks.

 

The book I have has colour drawings. Should I do a pic and post it?  Rich A. in Pa.

On 4/7/2023 at 6:19 PM, RRA227 said:

The book I have has colour drawings. Should I do a pic and post it?  Rich A. in Pa.

Sure, if it's not too much trouble. 

 

Thanks!

A Wartime Booklet on the Enemy.

Plate from the G. Rosignoli book.  Rich A. in Pa.

Cool!  Thanks for the charts.  That solves the mystery.

 

Thanks again.

Ah yes the Guido Rosignoli Naval Insignia Book, never had that one Rich, me thinks will get it now.

It is called BADGES AND INSIGNIA OF WORLD WAR 2 AIR FORCE-NAVAL_MARINE. My copy is from 1983.  Rich A. in Pa.