Seaman Jack Sperzel points to Maritime Service Insignia confiscated from illegal wearers. The Maritime shore patrol also keeps an eye on seamen who "promote themselves" by buying insignia for higher ranks ribbons. Photo dated: May 9, 1944.
Merchant marine--United States Merchant mariners--Insignia Merchant mariners Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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