First Class Petty Officer Coin Released!

CHARLESTON, S.C. - March 19, 2016 - PRLog -- Today, NavyCrow.com The Premier Navy Pride apparel and memorabilia company announced that they have completed their latest challenge coin designed to honor the First Class Petty Officers.

Throughout Naval History the Ship's Masters and Captains have relied heavily upon their "Mates" to accomplish many tasks and keep the Fleet afloat. However formal distinction of a Petty Officer didn't come to be until the 18th Century within the US Navy, even then the Captain would appoint a Sailor as a Petty Officer for a particular voyage or "hitch" upon return to port the Captain would often muster them out of service if they were not needed any longer, or convince them to sign up again.

The eagle on the petty officer rating badge is derived from the Napoleonic eagle. This eagle was usually embroidered facing left. Why the Napoleonic eagle faces left is unknown.  In 1941, the Navy changed the eagle's facing direction to follow the heraldic rules which face right toward the wearer's sword arm. This rule continues to apply and the eagle now faces to the front or the wearer's right.

First There Were Firsts: The First Class Petty Officer has played an instrumental part in Naval History, and now you can own a piece of it with this Genuine Navy Pride Challenge Coin! Created by Genuine United States Navy Sailors for Genuine United States Navy Sailors!

Licensed and approved by the United States Navy.

The Design features a Squid a higher form of marine life, holding onto the Three Chevrons of a Navy First Class Petty Officer. The centerpiece is encircled by the words "First To Lead" recognizing that before there were Chief Petty Officers it was First Class Petty Officers whom took the charge of leading Sailors. Even today, one must first serve honorably as a FCPO before being selected for advancement to Chief. On top we find a Napoleonic Eagle, affectionately known as a "Crow" in Navy Parlance watching over the horizon ensuring the safety of all those under his charge.

• Deep 3D relief with metallic and colored accents
• 2 inch coin
• Highly detailed relief USN Commemorative Coin.
• Government Approved - Lab Tested - Packed in 100% Salt Water - Sealed For Freshness

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