WW2 RN officer cap badges
 

Recently obtained these two unused metal version badges. I assume the top badge is for the beret, but it seems a bit large and it would require sewing on.
When did the metal version cease production and return to wire bullion?

CB

That top one is a lovely badge.
Cheers,
Alex

It is nice to see another 3/4 size beret badge with the backing felt.
I posted my badge here.
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=77321
Your smaller badge looks like it has been made as a sew on version, while mine is the lugged type with separate backing felt.
Barry

The Beret badge cost me all of 10.00 Dollars here! So many British badges are dirt cheap this side of the pond as few are interested.
I note that most do not have the added bullion chains around the anchor, but are metal integral to the anchor.

CB

I have never seen a beret badge like that before, it really is an unusual one and beautiful quality by the look of it.
Cheers,
Alex