WW2 US USN Navy Commander Shoulder Boards Insignia Pair

This item is a pair of World War II era United States Navy Commander shoulder boards insignia. Designed for wear with the dress uniforms of commissioned officers holding the rank of Commander (O-5), each board features a gold bullion stripe pattern set against a dark navy blue background, with a central gold-embroidered United States Navy eagle and a silver-embroidered star above. The reverse side typically shows the fastening method, which may include attachment slides or cloth backing, depending on issue. The materials and construction methods reflect manufacturing standards of the WWII period. Shoulder boards of this type signified command authority and were standard issue for naval commanders on both formal and semi-formal occasions. They are often collected as part of US military uniform insignia and are valued for their historical association with the US Navy’s operations during the Second World War. This pair represents a specific rank within twentieth-century US naval ranks and traditions.