850 - Saturday Live Auction - Signed Navy SEAL Trident Flag-Blue

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Saturday, June 24th 

Signed Navy SEAL Trident Flag-Blue

3' Tall x 5' Wide

This custom Naval Special Warfare flag has been signed by elite warriors of the Special Operations community in support of the Museum's Trident House Charities Program.

The Trident is officially known as “Special Warfare insignia.”  Its common popular nickname is "The Budweiser," recognizing the members of the United States Navy who have completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, completed SEAL Qualification Training (SQT), and have been officially designated as U.S. Navy SEALs. The Trident is one of the most recognizable insignias of the U.S. Navy.

Established on 16 October 1970, the Trident was initially issued in two grades: gold for officers and silver for enlisted men. Following the abolishment of the Silver Star insignia in 1978, the Trident was issued thereafter. The SEAL insignia is unusual in the Navy being as it is one of the very few breast insignia issued identically for both officers and enlisted personnel. This is partly due to the combined training both officers and enlisted receive, side by side, while in BUD/S training.

The Special Warfare insignia consists of a golden eagle clutching a U.S. Navy anchor, Trident, and flintlock style pistol.