WO2 rank badge??????

[johng505]

Hello,

This badge was part of a medal lot auction win, many years ago now, but I'm positive this is Army and, consequently, not related to the RAF medals I won.

I've always assumed it's a WO2 rank badge but, as for the era, have no idea.

I was, therefore, wondering if any kind forum member could enlighten me on what it most likely is and from what period.

Many thanks in advance.

Regards.

John.

[irishhorse]

Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant Majors badge. It's Kings crown period. Not sure when these badges were adopted, but now worn with a Queens crown.

[johng505]

Originally Posted by irishhorse

Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant Majors badge. It's Kings crown period. Not sure when these badges were adopted, but now worn with a Queens crown.

Thanks irishhorse, much appreciated.

Regards, John.

[Postwarden]

Between 1940 and 1946 the wreath and crown was the rank badge of the WOII (Company Sergeant Major) as the CSM's pre-war crown had been passed to the new rank of WOIII as an emergency measure.

Jon

[johng505]

Originally Posted by Postwarden

Between 1940 and 1946 the wreath and crown was the rank badge of the WOII (Company Sergeant Major) as the CSM's pre-war crown had been passed to the new rank of WOIII as an emergency measure.

Jon

Many thanks Jon,

Very much appreciated. My granddad was given A/WOII in WW2. I have his original PWV cap badge (although the slider is missing) so may well add this to his collection.

Kind regards.

John.