Official US Navy Tiara

This may be one of the more obscure pieces of US Navy uniform items:
the tiara. It is an optional item for wear with women's Formal and
Dinner dress uniforms and it appears that they have to be
custom-made. These are still listed as an optional item in the
current Navy uniform regulations. Officially "Article 3501.86," it is
described thusly:

Description

Small and crescent shaped, to fit over crown of the head. It is made
of black velvet with appropriate cap device embroidered at the
center, and for admirals, captains, and commanders, appropriate
graduated rank ornamentation embroidered on either side.

Correct Wear

Wear over the crown of the head. The tiara need not be removed indoors.

My wife thought it was pretty cool and just had to try it on!

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