100% Hand Embroidered USN Metal Thread Bullion Wire American Navy Officer Crest for use as a Blazer Badge, Military Shadow Box, Patches, Naval Uniform Insignia Emblem, Hail & Farewell Tribute Plaque
Brand: WICKED
Categories: Arts, Crafts & Sewing, Sewing, Trim & Embellishments, Appliques

“Fair Winds and Following Seas” : This Hand Embroidered United States Naval Officer Crest, made from metal bullion, is truly a work of art. As this craft developed, it reached a remarkable level of skill in the Middle Ages, when a style called “Opus Anglicanum” was developed in England and used extensively in church vestments and tapestries. After this period, it was also used frequently in the clothing and furnishings of the royalty and nobility throughout Europe, and still later on, for military and other regalia. Today this needlework is a fairy uncommon skill, even among embroiderers who work at other creative styles; it is now mostly used for the highest quality church vestments and art embroidery due to both the expense of the materials and the time required to create the specialty pieces. Our buyers have traveled the seven seas in search of cruise worthy “gee-dunk” that our customers have come to expect. If worn primarily as a Blazer Badge, we recommend our customers to consider purchasing the specially designed pocket clip at ASIN # B08CMG2KSY to perfectly display the crest on the jacket pocket Our small WESTPAC shop, that produces these treasured masterpieces, is truly unique and the artisans retain a level of handiwork rarely seen in today’s mechanized world. New generation designers continue to draw upon ancient skills, forms and materials to make traditional insignias of distinction. Many traditions struggle to survive in their original form, as technology, tastes and lifestyles change. However, our team has long standing partnerships with the principal artisans that still make these authentic goods in the time-honored way and we feel extraordinarily privileged to have a small part in preserving these exceptional artisan’s skill sets and make them available to the international market.

✅ [Truly Unique]: Handcrafted, totally unique and metal threat embroidery is cherished by military uniform aficionados throughout the world. This highly coveted needle work was originally developed in Asia and has been worn by Admirals, Generals, Ministers, Clergymen and Royalty for over 2000 years.
✅ [Prized Insignia]: The United States Naval Officer Crest that adorns today’s Navy Officer cap is made out of a tricolored cast metal alloy. Conversely, this handiwork is a multi-colored, intricate layered, needlepoint classic blazer badge, perfectly sized to be of the same proportion as the standard cap emblems of yesteryear. These cross-stitched wire filament insignias are rarely seen outside Asia.
✅ [Vibrantly Colorful]: Delicate, brightly decorated handiwork, tinted with various colors of metal wires that are renown for the way the light plays on it and highlights the elaborate design. Closely examine the pictures to view the exquisite details of this skill craft. With our hook & loop backing, the emblem can be attached or displayed independently.
✅ [Tribute to Naval Service]: Used as Blue Blazer Badge, a centerpiece in a farewell shadow box, a commemorative service plaque or framed original keepsake. This vestige will remain in the service member’s family as a pass down item for future generations
✅ [Patinas Over Time]: Time, Tide and Formation wait for no man. Over the years, this Officer Crest will become “Salty Looking”…as will the sailor! In both instances, preservation forewarns that one should avoid direct contact with rain or flame.