Dept of navy Tie clip Underwater weapons research Engineering Station 10 year 1969 Tie Tack Military vintage insignia uniform Original box

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In September 1869, the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station (NTS) was officially activated as an R&D activity in Newport, RI, becoming the Navy’s first experimental ordnance activity. In the period leading up to and including WW I and WWII, the expertise available at Newport was utilized to develop the extensive engineering and production capabilities needed to produce the torpedoes used so widely in these conflicts. In 1951, the manufacture of torpedoes shifted to private industry and NTS was transitioned from its wartime focus back to its R&D roots, becoming the Naval Underwater Ordnance Station (NUOS) and locating to the current site at Coddington Cove. The activity’s mission was expanded to include weapon launcher and fire control systems for submarines. In 1966 the activity was named the Naval Underwater Weapons Research and Engineering Station. Newport historyDivision Newport’s expertise in sonar systems can be traced to the Columbia University Division of War Research and Harvard Underwater Sound Laboratory, which were both established in 1941. During World War II, the Columbia Laboratory developed passive detection devices and Harvard produced active ASW sonar devices. In 1945, the Harvard Laboratory sonar functions were merged with the Columbia Laboratory in New London, CT, to establish the Naval Underwater Sound Laboratory. Work performed at these laboratories formed the foundation for under-standing the nature and behavior of underwater sound. In the 1970s, the Naval Underwater Weapons Research and Engineering Station and the Naval Underwater Sound Laboratory were merged to create the Naval Underwater Systems Center (NUSC) in Newport, RI and New London, CT. NUSC continued the tradition of excellence in the areas of submarine warfare systems, submarine weapon systems, and surface ship sonar systems. What better way to give a gift than something unique and vintage. Here is something for the men or women that have everything! This would be a great idea because it is Vintage and not something you can buy everyday. OR perhaps just a perfect addition to a collection. They may have a little wear ( if any) but they sure have a lot of love that came with them when they were first bought. The Tie tack is from 1969 and the ten year award tie clip is not dated. Both are in their original box. Boxed for gift giving; gift wrapped on request. ∆ Maker: ∆ Material: gold plated ∆ Size: see photo ∆ Condition: Because these are vintage estate pieces and are vintage and possibly pre-worn so they are not considered new from the factory. Please see photos for gold wear and light surface scratches that come with age. .Sold as is and priced accordingly.. ∆ Lovely patina! These are part of a MASSIVE estate collection of cufflinks and jewelry so be sure to check out our other items here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques?section_id=all We don’t polish these previously owned well loved pieces so we can keep the original patina. We try and photograph all of the pieces next to a ruler so you can see the actual size. All jewelry sold as found. NOTE TO BUYER: We Do not offer engraving services of any sorts as we are not equipped to do so I’m sure your local jeweler would be happy to do so, sorry for any inconvenience thank you. All cufflinks ( unless otherwise specified) are considered costume jewelry. We use the descriptions of any stones from the manufacturers titles when they were first produced. When we refer to the stones as moonstone or jade or garnet, for example, we are using how the original manufacturer of the pieces used them. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of a stone in a costume piece of jewelry. All pieces have been worn at least one time unless otherwise specified. ***ATTENTION!*** Shipping rates for domestic and international delivery have skyrocketed! I have adjusted the shipping rates accordingly. We ship priority mail ( in the U.S.) with insurance on orders over $20.00. If you wish to have another method of delivery (i.e. First Class International) PLEASE convo me before placing your order. My goal is to save both of us money on shipping. june1 2015

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