Navy Militaria

Collectors' & Reference Sites

Navy Cross: As enacted in 1919, the Navy Cross was the naval services third-highest award and could be awarded for both combat heroism and for other distinguished service. Many, for instance, were earned for extraordinary diving and salvage feats. As originally third in precedence behind the Medal or Honor and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, more than one Navy Cross recipient regarded its award as a "snub" in lieu of the Distinguished Service Medal. Photos show changes in The Navy Cross over the years. Information includes statistics regarding awards issued.
U.S. Navy Service and Campaign Medals: The web site provides photos and descriptions of campaign medals from the Civil War to present.
Worldwide Submarine Insignia: Dedicated to the men around the world who operate submarines. It is intended for use by collectors of submarine insignia. There has been a significant amount of research done by many collectors; this is by no means the ultimate in knowledge, but it is an attempt at putting much of the accumulated knowledge together.