![]() ![]() this was changed in 1940 so that all eagles faced to their right, there fore facing to the front. This means that rating badges on the left sleeve faced to the rear of the wearer. Other things to keep in mind is that prior to 1940, the eagle of all Naval insignia faced to its left. In 1949, all rating badges went to the left sleeve. During the 1913-1949 time frame, new ratings were added to the right sleeve, Signalman (derived from Quartermasters), and Fire Controlmen, Torpedomen, Minemen (derived from Gunnersmates). In 1913 this system was again changed to Petty Officers "Of The Line" going back to the right sleeve while all others to the left sleeve. Ships were devided into two watch sections, Port and Starboard, therefore, those in the Port Watch Section wore their badge on the Left Sleeve while Starboard Section wore them on the Right. ![]() In 1886, this system was changed to rating badge worn on the sleeve cooresponding to the watch section of the wearer. In 1866, those Petty Officers "Of the Line" (Boatswains Mates, Quartermasters, Gunnersmates, Master-At-Arms, Coxwains and Captains of the Tops and Focsel were put on the right sleeve while all others were put on the left. ![]() Quartermasters, Captarins of the Hold, Sailmakers Mate, Quarter Gunner, Ships Corporal were on the left. For example, Boatswains Mates, Gunners Mates, Cooks, Captains of the Tops and several others were on the right. From 1833 to 1866, the rating badge was worn on right or left sleeve depending on the rating. ![]()
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