USS Becuna SS-319

USS Becuna SS-319

USS Becuna (SS/AGSS-319), a Balao-class submarine,  a retired ship of the United States Navy. named for the becuna, a pike-like fish of Europe. She was designated a National Historic Landmark for her service in World War II. Therefore, the USS Becuna SS-319 earned four battle stars. Therefore, she presently serves as a museum ship at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Thus, worn by members if the ships crew on their uniforms identifying them as members of the crew

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