USCG E-7 Chief Petty Officer CPO Collar Device – Blue Ripstop

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Upgrade your Coast Guard Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) with this premium USCG E-7 Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Embroidered Collar Device. This high-quality, sew-on insignia features the traditional gold fouled anchor and chain with a silver shield, meticulously embroidered directly onto durable dark blue ripstop fabric.

Engineered specifically for active duty service members, this rectangular patch is supplied with unfinished fabric edges. This allows you to easily fold, press, and stitch the device to your pointed collar according to official military standards. The dark blue ripstop backing blends seamlessly with the ODU fabric, providing a long-lasting, professional look that stands up to rugged daily wear.

Key Features & Specifications:

Official E-7 Rank Insignia: Features the recognizable gold fouled anchor, chain, and silver shield.
Durable Blue Ripstop Fabric: Heavy-duty material built to coordinate perfectly with the Coast Guard ODU.
Sew-On Attachment Style: Features unfinished fabric edges designed to be folded under to prevent fraying.
Inspection Ready: Ideal as a replacement for worn insignia or for outfitting a brand-new uniform set.

Quick USCG ODU Collar Placement & Sewing Guide

To ensure your uniform passes inspection, follow these critical guidelines from the U.S. Coast Guard Uniform Regulations Manual:

Find the Angle: Center the embroidered insignia directly along an imaginary line that splits the angle of your pointed collar point evenly.
The 1 1/8-Inch Rule: Position the patch so that the base of the embroidered anchor design- not the edge of the ripstop backing- is exactly 1 1/8 inches from the collar point.
Fold, Never Cut: Neatly fold the excess blue ripstop fabric underneath the device and press it with a hot iron to create a sharp edge before positioning.
Regulation Stitching: Secure the device using matching blue uniform thread, maintaining a minimum of 6 stitches per inch. Both collar devices must perfectly mirror each other in alignment and orientation.

Pro-Tips for an Inspection-Ready Uniform

Beware of Uniform Shrinkage: Always wash and dry a brand-new ODU uniform coat at least once before sewing on your collar devices. New uniform fabric can shrink slightly in the dryer, which will cause a tightly sewn patch to bunch up or pucker later.
Secure the Alignment: Use straight pins or a tiny dab of temporary fabric glue to lock the patch on the 1 1/8-inch mark before sewing. Never wing the alignment by eye, as the slightest tilt will be noticeable on a pointed collar.