US Navy Stewards Branch Patch WWII Striker Mark 2‑1/4 × 2‑1/8 Sew‑On Embroidered

Vintage embroidered U.S. Navy Steward’s Branch striker mark featuring the crescent‑moon symbol used for Cooks and Bakers during the WWII era. Produced in blue‑on‑white twill for wear on summer white uniforms, indicating a sailor qualified for or training in the Steward’s rating. Constructed with turned‑edge (TE) finishing and intended as a sew‑on patch for permanent attachment. Measures approximately 2‑1/4" × 2‑1/8". Sourced from an Army Navy Surplus Store. Sold as a novelty collectible patch, not intended for regulation uniform wear.

FEATURES
- Branch: United States Navy
- Rating: Steward’s Branch (Cooks & Bakers)
- Type: Striker mark
- Construction: Embroidered twill
- Style: Blue crescent on white
- Edge: Turned‑edge (TE)
- Size: 2.25 in × 2.125 in
- Attachment: Sew‑On
- Era Association: World War II
- Source: Army Navy Surplus Store
- Classification: Novelty collectible patch