Passed midshipman
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A passed midshipman, sometimes called as "midshipman, passed", is a term used historically in the 19th century to describe a midshipman who had passed the lieutenant's exam and was eligible for promot
Shoulder straps used by passed midshipman T.R. Young on the USS Brandywine. The shoulder straps were tied on to the uniform coat with shoe strings. The straps are circa 1860s.
Lieutenant (navy)
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Lieutenant is a commissioned officer rank in many English-speaking nations' navies and coast guards. It is typically the most senior of junior officer ranks. In most navies, the rank's insignia may co
Passed midshipman
…passed midshipman, sometimes called as "midshipman, passed", is a term used historically in the 19th century to describe a midshipman who had passed the lieutenant's exam and was eligible for promotion to lieutenant as soon as there was a vacancy in that grade. Passed midshipman was never an official rank or rating…
1799 illustration of a Royal Navy lieutenant