Rare first issued 1958 US Naval Sea Cadet Corps Visor Cap Eagle with original mohair cap band. Large casted brass eagle with royal blue enamel background and ribbon above with “US NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS”.
The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps was established in 1958 by the Navy League of the United States at the request of the Department of the Navy. It was first vocalized to the Department of the Navy by Admiral Arleigh Burke. The Admiral was inspired after witnessing the formation of sea cadet organizations within other countries. Seeking to establish a strong interest in the United States Navy, the organization received a balanced level of growth in both the number of local units and in active youth participants. In 1962, the organization received recognition from United States. The legislation delineated the Sea Cadet Corps financial structure and leadership positions and entitled it by law to the Navy League of the United States and gave it legal rights to the name. The proclaimed goal would be to educate youth about the Navy and would be fully supported by the US Navy.
As the first type issued, this cap device holds significant historical importance in the story of the Sea Cadets.
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