Navy E-4/5/6 Gunner's Mate Rating Badges SBBA~Double~6561_W3-MF Although the award was originally

Although the award was originally approved in 1964

Student Naval Aviators are awarded "soft wings" immediately after the completion of their final training flight

but recent regulations call for the wear of the Distinctive Unit Insignia commonly worn on the now deregulated beret

Trouser style waistband that includes a traditional button fly

Every award mounted in the shadow box will include an identification plate engraved in-house on high-quality brass

Navy E-4/5/6 Gunner's Mate Rating Badges SBBA~Double~6561_W3-MF Although the award was originallyUnited States Navy E 4 5 6 Gunner's Mate Rating Badge Criteria: Worn by Gunner's Mates (GM) with ranks from Petty Officer 3rd Class (E 4) to Petty Officer 1st Class (E 6). Gunner's Mates are responsible for all gunnery equipment, guided missile launching systems, rocket launchers, large guns and turrets, along with all associated equipment used by the USN. They maintain, operate and repair all of the electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical