Help with insignia

I'm the son of a retired sailor.  My father was an ABF1 when he retired.  I'm also a glass artist and would like to make my dad a glass plaque to honor his time in the Navy.  I would like to feature a replica of his sleeve insignia patch, but want to make sure I get it right.

I know that the patch has the three strips beneath and the eagle on top, but can't recall the design in the middle.  I know it's related to his USN occupational rating -- ABF -- and from this site was able to find the design for ABF here:  http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/abf-aviation-boatswains-mate?xg_source=activity

Is that the design that goes in the middle of the patch?  Or is it something else?

My thanks in advance for any help you can give.  Obviously I can't ask my dad and spoil the surprise!

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  • I've out of the field now for a number of years and haven't kept up- too bad the supply has dried up.....it was so versatile!  Have used a number of products from Rayzist and what used to be Photobrasive but kinda miss cutting mask by hand!

  • I'll be sure to post photos when I'm done. 

    Flashed glass is getting hard to find. We have to make our own version by fusing two glasses together in a kiln.

  • Will be most anxious to see your final product! I always liked the flashed glass as it was such a great contrast.......

  • Thanks very much.  Sandblasting was what I had in mind, only on blue iridized glass.

  • I'd sandblast that on flashed blue on white glass (done my share of blasting in a prior life)

    for a link to the ABF insignia 

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Navy_ratings#/m...

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