The cutterman insignia is a device awarded by the United States Coast Guard to represent service aboard a Coast Guard cutter. The pin is awarded on a temporary basis after six months of sea time, qualification in required watch stations, successful completion of an oral or written board, and receiving a recommendation from their unit's commanding officer. The award becomes permanent after 5 years of cumulative time afloat. The version awarded to officers is gold-toned, while the version awarded to enlisted members is pewter-toned.