United States Navy: Submarine Warfare Insignia. Gold (gilt) Officers breast badge. Full-size

The reverse of insignia complete with 2 x pin-posts and attached butterfly clutch discsThe Submarine Warfare Insignia (a.k.a. 'Dolphins') is only worn by qualified submariners.The Submarine Warfare Insignia is considered one of the Navy's three major enlisted warfare badges, along with the Surface Warfare Badge and the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist insignia. To earn the right to wear 'Dolphins', prospective submariners complete an extensive qualification process that lasts about one year and covers all of the submarine's systemsIn uniform the insignia is worn on the left breast of the tunicCondition EF