The United States Navy was born on October 13, 1775 after the Second Continental Congress authorized the acquisition of a fleet of ships.
When this commemorative pin is worn by DAR members on the official Insignia ribbon, it must be placed according to the most current "Placement of DAR Insignia and Pins on Official Ribbon" document found on the Insignia Committee webpage.
When not worn on the official ribbon, DAR members may only wear this commemorative pin as a brooch, not on a right-side ribbon. When non-members wear this commemorative pin, they should demonstrate pride in all DAR stands for by wearing it only when dressed nicely and in a respectful manner.
Show your your pride in the U.S. Navy's storied history with some sparkle by adding it to your Insignia collection today!