The rank of Midshipman Petty Officers is indicated by devices embroidered in gold upon the sleeves, above the elbow, of the full dress jacket, undress coat and overcoat, indicating the different grades as follows:
Regimental staff petty officer—an eagle and an anchor, surmounted by three stars placed pyramidally, with a chevron of three stripes below the anchor.
Battalion staff petty officer—the same as for regimental staff petty officer except there are but two stars.
First and Second Petty Officers—the same as for staff petty officers except there is but one star.
First-class Petty Officer—the same as for first and second petty officers except that the chevrons are omitted.
Second-class Petty Officer—the same as for first-class petty officers except that the star is omitted.
U. S. Navy. Midshipmen. Sleeve stripes indicating class
Gold stripes on the sleeves of the dress coat,
undress coat and overcoat
| 1. First Class | 2. Second Class |
| 3. Third Class | 4. Fourth Class |