Help with insignia
I'm the son of a retired sailor. My father was an ABF1 when he retired. I'm also a glass artist and would like to make my dad a glass plaque to honor his time in the Navy. I would like to feature a replica of his sleeve insignia patch, but want to make sure I get it right.
I know that the patch has the three strips beneath and the eagle on top, but can't recall the design in the middle. I know it's related to his USN occupational rating -- ABF -- and from this site was able to find the design for ABF here: http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/abf-aviation-boatswains-mate?x...
Is that the design that goes in the middle of the patch? Or is it something else?
My thanks in advance for any help you can give. Obviously I can't ask my dad and spoil the surprise!
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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on
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I'd sandblast that on flashed blue on white glass (done my share of blasting in a prior life)
for a link to the ABF insignia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Navy_ratings#/m...
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Permalink Reply by M B Walker on
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Thanks very much. Sandblasting was what I had in mind, only on blue iridized glass.
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Will be most anxious to see your final product! I always liked the flashed glass as it was such a great contrast.......
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I'll be sure to post photos when I'm done.
Flashed glass is getting hard to find. We have to make our own version by fusing two glasses together in a kiln.
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I've out of the field now for a number of years and haven't kept up- too bad the supply has dried up.....it was so versatile! Have used a number of products from Rayzist and what used to be Photobrasive but kinda miss cutting mask by hand!
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