1960's US Navy Disbursing Clerk DK Striker Patch Black on Chambray 1‑3/8 × 1‑5/8

Vintage U.S. Navy Disbursing Clerk (DK) striker patch featuring the regulation black embroidered key over ledger bar on period blue chambray utility‑shirt fabric. This style was worn by designated strikers prior to advancement to Petty Officer, typically in the 1950s–1970s era. Constructed with a turned‑edge (TE) finish for durability. Measures 1‑3/8" × 1‑5/8". Sourced from an Army Navy Surplus Store and sold as a novelty collectible uniform item, not official issue.
Merged into Personnel Specialist on 1 October 2005.

FEATURES
- Rating: Disbursing Clerk (DK)
- Type: Striker patch (pre‑PO3)
- Design: Key over ledger bar
- Material: Blue chambray utility fabric
- Construction: Turned‑edge (TE)
- Size: 1‑3/8" × 1‑5/8"
- Attachment: Sew‑on
- Era: 1950s–1970s style
- Classification: Novelty collectible; not official issue
- Source: Army Navy Surplus Store