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Cap Device

Cap Device. The prescribed cap device for all members and officers of the Auxiliary was a modified reproduction of the Auxiliary emblem (without the words “Semper Paratus”) stamped on gold colored metal, except that the space not occupied by lettering “UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY” within the two concentric circles was inlaid with hard-fired dark blue enamel. The device is slightly curved under from left to right to fit the curvature of the cap front. The dimensions are:

"From the top of each anchor ring to the tip of each anchor crown, the device measures two inches. Distance across outer edge of superimposed circle is 1/20 inches. Space between two concentric circles is approximately 0.17 inch. Background for the shield is 0.75 inch in diameter. Shield is 0.60 inch in height, 0.57 inch across the widest part of the striped portion and 0.47 inch across top of chief. Lettering is approximately 0.10 inch in height. The device is fitted at the center with a threaded post of brass attached with hard solder and fitted with a thumb nut. A pin pointed brass prong is soldered to the back of the upper end of the shank of each anchor." - (From 1962 Auxiliary Manual, CG-305)

Cap

The Auxiliary cap was the same design as the combination cap worn by officers of the Coast Guard with plain black visor, the prescribed Auxiliary cap device, one-half inch black patent leather chin strap and Auxiliary 24-line, gilt-retaining buttons. Incumbent elected and authorized appointed officers wore one-half inch gold thread, lace chin strap. Past officers, excepting past national commodore and past district commodore, replaced their gold-lace chin strap with ½ inch black patent-leather chin strap when their term of office or appointment expired. - (From 1962 Auxiliary Manual)

Outer Cap Inner Cap Combination Cap Information
1967 Combination Cap Outer Image  1967 Combination Cap Inner Image

1967 Combination Cap

Information: This Combination Cap dates around 1967. Worn with Service Dress Blue, Tropical Blue and Winter Dress Blue.
Material: Fabric, Plastic

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Image courtesy of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum 

1967 Combination Cap Back Image 1967 Combination Cap Inner Label  1967 Combination Cap Maker
Front Device Back Device Cap Device Information
Cap Device USCG Reserve 1966 Front
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Cap Device USCG Reserve Back
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USCG Reserve
1939 - 1942

Description: The cap device was worn by Auxiliarists from 1939 to 1942. 
Material: Brass

Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection

Cap Devise - USCGA Brass 1942_1965 Front
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Cap Devise - USCGA Brass 1942_1965 Back
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USCG Auxiliary Brass
1942 - 1965

Description: The cap device was worn by Auxiliarists from 1942 to 1965. 
Material: Brass

Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection


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Cap Devise - USCGA Silver 1966_1975 Back
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USCG Auxiliary Silver
1966 - 1976

Description: The cap device was worn by Auxiliarists from 1966 to 1976.
Material: Brass

Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection

Cap Device - USCGA Silver Embroidered 1966_1976 Front
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Cap Device - USCGA Silver Embroidered 1966_1976 Back
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USCG Auxiliary Embroidered
1966 - 1976

Description: The cap device was worn by Auxiliarists from 1966 to 1976.

Material: Fabric, Embroidered

Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection 

Cap Device - USCGA Brass Embroidered 1966_1976 Front
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Cap Device - USCGA Brass Embroidered 1966_1976 Back
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USCG Auxiliary Brass & Embroidered
1966 - 1976

Description: The cap device was worn by Auxiliarists from 1966 to 1976. Embroidered and Disc variation.
Material: Fabric, Embroidered and Brass

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Cap Device - Yacht Club Front
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Cap Device - Yacht Club Back
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USCG Auxiliary Yacht Club Device 1942 - 1955

Description
: This "alternate" cap device was worn by Auxiliarists/Yacht Club Members from 1942 to circa 1955. 

Material: Metal & Fabric

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Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection 

USCGA Yachting Cap Button Front
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USCGA Yachting Cap Button Back
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USCG Auxiliary Yachting Cap 1969 - Present

Description: This is an optional device that may be worn on a civilian Yacht Club Cap, never in uniform. 
Material: Enamel on Nickel

Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection.

Cap Device - USCGA Silver Eagle 1977-1989 Front
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Cap Device - USCGA Silver Eagle 1977-1989 Back
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USCG Auxiliary Silver Eagle
1977 - 1989

Description: The cap device was worn by Auxiliarists from 1977 to 1989. 
Material: Brass Metal

Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection 

- USCGA Eagle Embroidered 1977-1989 Front
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- USCGA Eagle Embroidered 1977-1989 Back
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USCG Auxiliary Eagle Embroidered
1977 - 1989


Description: The cap device was worn by Auxiliarists from 1977 to 1989.

Material: Fabric

Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection 

Cap Device - USCGA Eagle Modified 1900s Front
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Cap Device - USCGA Eagle Modified 1900s Back
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USCG Auxiliary Eagle Modified
1989 to current

Description:
The current cap device has been worn by Auxiliarists since 1990.

Material: Brass Metal

Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection