It is given to crew members of ships which cross the International Date Line.
The Domain of the Golden Dragon is an unofficial but highly coveted award of the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. What is the imperial domain of the Golden Dragon?
THE ROYAL ORDER OF THE SHELLBACK PATCH
This Shellback patch measures 5 inches and is fully embroidered with a heat seal backing. A tradition found among the Sailors and Marines of the US Military. This Shellback Ancient Order Of The Deep US Navy Patch was designed for those that crossed the equatorial line and went from Pollywog to Trusty Shellback. The Ceremony usually involves crew members dressing up as King Neptune, among other characters. This signals him to be a true Arctic Seafarer. The Order of the Blue Nose is the fraternal order where a seafarer becomes an Earl when he passes through the Arctic Circle. When a ship, or US Navy warship or submarine for example, crosses the equator, King Neptune is brought on board to exercise authority and dominance over his domain and to judge charges brought against these Pollywogs that they are incorrectly posing as US Navy sailors and haven’t properly acknowledged and paid homage …Īdvertisements What is the order of the blue nose? What happens in the Navy when you cross the equator? The Order of the Golden Dragon is the Lucernian order that controls and operates the military units responsible for the protection of Lucernian officials, and many escort or bodygaurd roles. Together with her sister vessels, Dragon is one of the most advanced warships in the world. Instantly recognisable by the Welsh Dragon on her bow, HMS Dragon is one of the Royal Navy’s six Type 45 air defence destroyers. The Order of Magellan for maritime personnel who circumnavigated the Earth. The Emerald Shellback or Royal Diamond Shellback for maritime personnel who cross at 0 degrees off West Africa (where the Equator crosses the prime meridian ) The Realm of the Czars for maritime personnel who crossed into the Black Sea. It was a way for sailors to be tested for their seaworthiness. The ceremony observes a mariner’s transformation from slimy Pollywog, a seaman who hasn’t crossed the equator, to trusty Shellback, also called a Son or Daughter of Neptune. Just like crossing the equator, there’s a Line-crossing ceremony, and once you’re done, congratulations, you’re a certified Bluenose. What is a navy blue nose?Ī Bluenose, sometimes incorrectly referred to as a Rednose, is simply a sailor who’s crossed the Arctic Circle, above 66☃4′N. Even rarer, crossing at the Prime Meridian grants you access into the Order of the Emerald Shellback. A golden shellback is more impressive it means they’ve crossed at or near the International Date Line. The shellback is simple enough: a sailor on official duty “crosses the line” of the equator. What’s the difference between Shellback and Golden Shellback? Those who have not crossed are nicknamed Pollywogs, or Slimy Pollywogs. Sailors who have already crossed the Equator are nicknamed Shellbacks, Trusty Shellbacks, Honorable Shellbacks, or Sons of Neptune. What are the different types of Shellbacks? There are the Pollywogs (sailors who have not crossed the equator), the trusty Shellbacks (sailors who have crossed the equator), King Neptune (highest ranking Shellback), and his royal court. What are the different types of Shellbacks? This Shellback Ancient Order of the Deep Coin was designed for the Marines or sailors that have accomplished this endeavor. Can a Marine be a Shellback?Ĭrossing the equatorial line and transforming from pollywog to Shellback has been a tradition found not just in the US Navy but also the US Marine Corps.
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