United States Navy WAVES Female Pharmacist 3rd Class Sleeve Insignia. Most likely 1940s (ww2) era. This is a relatively smaller size than standard navy rank insignia, which was utilized for WAVES. Size approximately 3 1/8 inches x 2 1/2 inches. Arm sleeve rating. Worn condition, appears to be uniform removed. The patch does not react to UV light (does not glow under blacklight).

Additional Notes: The United States Naval Reserve (Women’s Reserve), better known as the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), was the women’s branch of the United States Naval Reserve during WW2.