Coast Guard Port Security Insignia Class:Officer When two badges are worn

When two badges are worn on the same side

There are presently five classes of the Surface Warfare Pin

symbolizing maritime defense and victory

The seahorses represent mobility and the shield represents Coast Guard authority

Air Force as a separate branch of service in 1947

Coast Guard Port Security Insignia Class:Officer When two badges are wornUnited States Coast Guard Port Security Insignia Criteria: This decoration is presented to service members who have completed initial port security training in harbor defense operations as well as service for a period of twenty four months with a Port Security Unit (PSU) stationed in the United States, or in a six month deployed status with an overseas PSU. One must also attend one CONUS and one OCONUS exercise or deployment. The pin is earned by only