description Physical description A black wool shield upon which is a white embroidered starred and striped Coast Guard shield, 3.3cm high. The badge has no backing material. Label This badge was worn by US Coast Guard chief petty officers and below, on the right sleeve of their blue uniforms, between the wrist and the elbow . Show more Object details Category Uniforms and insignia Related period All Periods (association) Materials whole: cloth Dimensions Shield: 43, 45 Catalogue number INS 24766 Object associations Associated people and organisations US Coast Guard Related objects Uniforms and insignia badge, formation, American, US Coast Guard shield Uniforms and insignia badge, formation, American, US Coast Guard shield Uniforms and insignia badge, formation, American, US Coast Guard shield Share this Share on twitter Share on facebook