A Collection of U.S. Naval Hatbands
All are in good condition with each measuring approximately
36"l. x 1 1/2"w. They are the typical black ribbon with gold
embroidered letters. I will note if there is a size variation or if the
lettering is somewhat faded. All the vessel names are fully legible.
31. U.S.S. ALBATROSS. There were three naval vessels with this name.
sold
32. U.S.S. ALLIANCE. Two vessels with this name. The second was launched in 1875.
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33. U.S.S. AMPHITRITE. Three vessels with this name.
sold
34. U.S.S. ATLANTA. Four vessels with this name.
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35. U.S.S. BAINBRIDGE. Three vessels with this name. Last one launched 1920.
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36. U.S.S. BANCROFT. Three vessels with this name.
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37. U.S.S. BENNINGTON. Two vessels with this name.
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38. U.S.S. BROOKLYN. Three vessels with this name.
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39. U.S.S. BUFFALO. Two vessels with this name. Second one launched 1892.
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40. U.S.S. CHESAPEAKE. Three vessels with this name. Third decommissioned in 1919.
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41. U.S.S. CHICAGO. Three vessels with this name.
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42. U.S.S. CONCORD. Four vessels with this name.
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43. U.S.R.S. DALE. 1 1/4" wide. Served as a receiving ship at the Washington Navy Yard from 1884-94.
Lettering somewhat faded.
sold
44. U.S.S. DIXIE. Two vessels with this name.
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*45. ENTERPRISE. There were numerous vessels with this name and it is my guess this hat band is from
the one launched in 1874. This is a particularly handsome band that has the name "ENTERPRISE" flanked
by two fouled anchors. The width is 1 3/16".
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*46. U.S.S. ESSEX. Four vessels with this name.
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47. U.S.R.S. FRANKLIN. Ship Franklin served as a receiving ship from1877-1915.
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48. U.S.S. GLACIER. Three vessels with this name.
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49. U.S.A.T. GRANT. Served as a transport ship from 1919-1922.
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50. U.S.S. INDIANA. Two vessels with this name.
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51. U.S.S. MACHIAS. Two vessels with this name. This almost certainly from the vessel built at Bath, Maine
in 1891. Slight fading to a few letters but almost not worth mentioning.
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