NAVAL UNDERWATER DEMOLITION BADGE (UDT)

The Underwater Demolition Badge (UDT) is a Naval Badge which was first created during the Second World War. The Underwater Demolition Badge was established as a decoration for members of Navy Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs) and is considered a predecessor decoration to the modern day Special Warfare Badge.

The Underwater Demolition Badge was originally worn as a patch on the Navy uniform. The badge was awarded to the members of the U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Teams . As Underwater Demolition Teams began to be phased into the Navy SEALs, the Underwater Demolition Badge was used as a template for the new SEAL Badge.

In 2006 the Navy created the Special Warfare Operator (SO) rating, which consists entirely of SEALs. The rating's specialty mark is identical to the Underwater Demolition badge's original design.

The Naval Special Warfare Operator Badge (SO), previously referred to as the Navy UDT Badge is unique in the Navy in that it is one of the few badges issued in a single grade for both officers and enlisted personnel.

The Navy Special Warfare insignia consists of a U.S. Navy Anchor, Trident and flintlock style Pistol.

100% Handcrafted from 5 different All-Natural hardwoods, our new NAVY UDT (SO) BADGE Wooden Plaque measures approx 17" x 10.5". Our Artists carefully Sculpt the Anchor and Pistol Intarsia-style and create a true 3-D effect through layered WoodArt.

This NAVY UDT PLAQUE has a wooden background, great for engraving or personalizing.