Royal Navy Ships Diver Pins (REMEMBRANCE COMBO SPECIAL)

COMBINATION DEAL - for this month only (Aug 25)

GET READY FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY WITH THESE TWO PINS:

1:  The 'ROYAL NAVY SHIPS DIVER' Pin

Made specifically for members of the Royal Navy who additionally qualified as Ships Divers. Note: this is our recent larger and more detailed version.

Measuring 30mm x 25mm x 3mm

Back includes a single "butterfly" style clip for attachment

2:  A finely detailed Navy Diver's Knife Lapel Pin with Poppy. 

The back includes a single retainer which is anchored to prevent movement. Ideal to wear on your coat or jacket to show your support. They look discreet & perfect on your lapel and are a great addition to any outfit at any time of the year in remembrance.

Measurements 39mm x 9mm x 2mm (1.5 inches in length)

Grab a bargain and also save on shipping!

RN SHIPS DIVERS:  Officers and Ratings from all branches could apply. Members of the RN who volunteered as Ship's Divers underwent a one-day aptitude test, concentrating on swimming ability and suitability for diving.

Those selected went on a four-week course, which consisted of basic compressed air (open-circuit) diving. There was also extensive instruction (and practice) on searching ships bottoms for explosives, as well as instruction in working on ship's hulls, decompression chambers and maintenance of diving equipment.

On completion, the diver returned to his ship or shore establishment PINSand to maintain their qualification (and get their diving pay) were required to dive for at least 120 minutes during each four-month period.