An original vintage black and white studio portrait photograph of a smiling U.S. Navy chief petty officer in dress blues with a white cap cover and the chief's fouled-anchor "USN" cap device, a row of service ribbons, and a rating badge with eagle and specialty mark on the sleeve. Soft mottled studio backdrop. About 3.1 x 4.1 inches. Condition: light toning, small edge nicks and minor surface wear; the sailor is unidentified and only the front is shown.

The uniform and print style appear to date to the 1940s–1950s. A warm, well-composed portrait for Navy and military photo collectors.