Patrol Stars - Silver - For Regulation and Combat Patrol Pins

"Of all the branches of men in the forces there is none which shows more devotion and faces grimmer perils than the submariners." Winston Churchill

Patrol Stars - Silver For Regulation and Combat Patrol Pins - 1/8" diameter star with prongs to attach to the pin.

Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia.  A silver metal pin showing the broadside view of a "Flying Fish" class submarine proceeding on the surface, with a scroll at the bottom of the wave.  Gold stars are mounted on the scroll to indicate each successful patrol subsequent to that for which the original insignia was awarded.  Stars may also be placed on the wave area of the insignia.  Holes are bored for that purpose.  A silver star indicates five successful patrols.

SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia.  A silver or gold metal pin showing the broad­side view of a "LAFAYETTE" class SSBN proceeding sub­merged, with a POLARIS missile circled by three electron paths, centered in the foreground, and a scroff across the bottom of missile and submarine.  Gold or silver stars, with silver given priority, are mounted on the scroll in the order shown on diagram at left to indicate each additional patrol, as follows: