Collections record Beta

Collection Record Detail

Object Name

Shoulder boards

Object Number

2016-66-4 a-e

Description

Two sets of Navy shoulder boards and manufacturer's enclosures issues to Rear Admiral Charles L. Hussey. A,B - Pair of matching shoulder boards. Square at one end and pointed at the other. Metallic thread stitching on black velvet with two silver stars and a silver anchor, denoting the rank of rear admiral. Gold button at one end bearing emblem of an eagle holding an anchor. Black silk on bottom with black leather strap. Stamped in gold with manufacturer's mark, N.S. Meyer, Inc., New York. C,D - Pair of matching shoulder boards. Square at one end and pointed at the other. Metallic thread stitching on black velvet with two silver stars and a silver anchor, denoting the rank of rear admiral. Gold button at one end bearing emblem of an eagle holding an anchor. Black leather on bottom with black leather strap. Stamped in gold with manufacturer's mark, Joseph Starkey, London. E - Rectangular cardboard box with two was paper sleeves marked "N.S. Meyer, Inc." One sleeve has paper label indicating it was ordered for "Admr C.L. Hussey."

Provenance

Charles Lincoln Hussey (1870-1934) served in the Navy from 1892 to 1927, after attending the Naval Academy between 1888 and 1892. Born in Rochester, NH and died in Litchfield, CT. Awarded the Navy Cross for his command during WWI, in which he transported troops and supplies to European ports on board the U.S.S. Birmingham. Retired as a Rear Admiral, a position he attained sometime after 1920. Married Harriet Brownson, daughter of Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson, later Superintendent of the Naval Academy.