WWII U.S. Navy Wardroom Napkin Ring – USS Stanly (DD-478) – Torpedo Officer

This is an authentic U.S. Navy wardroom napkin ring from the USS Stanly (DD-478), a Fletcher-class destroyer that earned 8 battle stars during World War II.

The lightweight metal ring is engraved:

“TORPEDO OFFICER – U.S.S. STANLY”

Historical Background

In the officers’ wardroom, napkin rings were used to assign and reserve each officer’s napkin. This example belonged to the ship’s Torpedo Officer, a critical position aboard destroyers responsible for overseeing the ship’s torpedo systems during combat operations.

The USS Stanly played a prominent role in Pacific operations, including engagements at Bougainville and the Battle of Kula Gulf. This ring is not just a utilitarian mess item, but a tangible link to naval tradition and shipboard life aboard a decorated WWII destroyer.

Features

• WWII-era U.S. Navy officer’s napkin ring

• Marked for the Torpedo Officer of the USS Stanly

• Constructed of lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal

• Rare position-specific artifact with strong historical context

Condition

Good condition with minor surface wear consistent with age and service use.