Handcrafted United States Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Rank Insignia Refillable ballpoint Pen

This exquisite, one of a kind, handmade pen is made from Gary Oak wood. It features the Insignia worn by Navy personnel who have achieved the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO). The pay grades of E-8 and E-9, Senior Chief and Master Chief, were created effective June 1, 1958, under a 1958 Amendment to the Career Compensation Act of 1949. Eligibility for promotion to E-8, the Senior Chief level, was restricted to Chiefs (permanent Appointment) with a minimum of four years in grade and a total of ten years of service. For elevation from E- 7 to Master Chief, E-9, a minimum of six years service as a Chief Petty Officer with a total of 13 years service was required Service-wide examinations for outstanding Chiefs were held on August 5, 1958, with the first promotions becoming effective on November 16, 1958. A few months later, a second group of Chiefs from the February 1959 examinations were elevated to E-8 and E-9 effective on May 16, 1959. After the May 1959 elevations, promotions to E-9 were through Senior Chief only.