Coast Guard USCG E6 Rating Badge: GM GUNNERS MATE

Coast Guard E-6 Rating Badge: GM (Gunner’s Mate)

Represent your rate with pride using the U.S. Coast Guard E-6 Gunner’s Mate (GM) Rating Badge. This badge displays the traditional perched eagle above the GM specialty insignia, symbolizing expertise in weapons systems, armory maintenance, small arms instruction, and ordnance safety across Coast Guard units.

Key Features:

• Regulation-Accurate Design: Includes the eagle, scarlet chevrons, and GM insignia exactly as required by Coast Guard uniform standards.

• Adjustable for E-4 and E-5: Although produced for E-6, this badge can be tailored by a professional seamstress to properly match E-4 or E-5 rank.

• Professional Appearance: Quality materials provide a sharp, clean, and inspection-ready finish.

• Durable Construction: Built to withstand routine service wear without fading or fraying.

• Correct Placement: Worn on the outer left sleeve of the Service Dress Blue coat and Dinner Dress Jackets. Place the badge midway between the shoulder and elbow, centered between the sleeve creases.

Gunner’s Mates play a vital role in training personnel, maintaining weapons readiness, and ensuring the safe handling and operation of firearms and ordnance throughout the fleet. This badge represents your technical skill, leadership, and commitment to mission readiness.

Ideal for advancement, uniform replacement, or inspection preparation.