Original WWII U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Team 11 Named Frogman Grouping with Helmet & Diving Gear - Mercur Amos Drew Military Art The "mobile" swas (hook crosses)

The "mobile" swas (hook crosses) on both sides are clear and still the oak leaves around them are raised out

possibly indicating Russian capture

- Tailor label from CAREY of Baltimore

AMERICAN INSTITUTE

which is fitted with a large iron ferrule

Original WWII U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Team 11 Named Frogman Grouping with Helmet & Diving Gear - Mercur Amos Drew Military Art The "mobile" swas (hook crosses)Original Items. One of a Kind Grouping. The Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) were an elite special purpose force established by the United States Navy during World War II. The first UDTs to use that designation were formed in the Pacific Theater. This is the lovely grouping of Signalman 2nd Class & Frogman Mercur Amos Drew, Underwater Demolition Team 11. He served overseas in the Pacific Theater from October 11th, 1944 until October 19th, 1945,