thumb|right|Coxswain Insignia
thumb|Auxiliary Coxswain Insignia worn by USCG Auxiliary Coxswains
The Coxswain Insignia ( ) is a qualification device of the United States Coast Guard which is issued to all personnel who qualify as a coxswain. The Coxswain on a Coast Guard Small Boat is in charge of the vessel and all personnel on board. Coxswains, while underway, operate without regard to rank or seniority.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary also issues its own version of the insignia. The insignia is similar to the Coast Guard version but is bronze instead of pewter, and has the Auxiliary insignia located in the center of the device in place of the compass rose.
See also
- Military badges of the United States