Handcrafted US Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Rank Insignia Ballpoint Pen

This exquisite, one of kind, handcrafted pen is made from Gary Oak wood. It features the Insignia worn by US Naval personnel who have achieved the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO). The pay grade of E-8, Senior Chief was 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. Service-wide examinations for outstanding Chiefs were held on August 5, 1958, with the first promotions becoming effective on November 16, 1958.