Chrome RAOC cap badge

[sapper533]

Hi all
I have a question about this QC chrome RAOC badge, it is a standard cap badge size but has screw posts instead of lugs or slider.
Might it be a pouch badge for bandsmen or maybe stick orderlies? Or is it just off. A plaque of some sort?
Cheers
Sean

[sapper533]

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[irishhorse]

Could be a car mascot badge. Though most of the ones I've seen are flat backed.

[Anodisedbob]

Originally Posted by sapper533

Hi all
I have a question about this QC chrome RAOC badge, it is a standard cap badge size but has screw posts instead of lugs or slider.
Might it be a pouch badge for bandsmen or maybe stick orderlies? Or is it just off. A plaque of some sort?
Cheers
Sean

My first thought was a belt badge but bolts are too long. My second other than yours was some sort of bandsmans headdress?
Regards
Bob

[Mike_2817]

They were produced by Gaunt's for use on a car mascot badge with the bolts being cut back and ground after fixing.

There is a Gold/Silver example for the brass or chrome belt plate where the bolts are also cut and ground down. These plates can also be found with 'Collar badge' sized badges with felt backing and plate with split pin for easy disassembly & cleaning..

A further 'Bi-metal' example with a single bolt was produced for the Pipers 'Plaid Brooch' shortened with knurled bolt for removal.

I am sure these badges had other uses as well.

I have examples of all of the above in my collection, The Car Badges in both Kings & Queens versions of the badge with bolts! and a Queens Crown version unused like yours.

[sapper533]

Cheers for that Mike
Regards
Sean

[Tweed]

Gentlemen
Here is an example of Gaunt car mascot badges QC
Note the cap badge and mascot badge are identical!
Kind regards Chay