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Old 19-07-11, 07:53 PM
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Hi Guys
i wonder if you can help me id these RN badges please
i think they are Petty Officer rank badges?
also some ideal of age
one ww1 or ww2 pattern?
second post war ER11 pattern crown?
all replys welcome
regards julian
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Old 19-07-11, 08:00 PM
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Yes you're right they are both Petty Officer cap badges. The first badge is pre 1952, there is no way of dating precisely, I don't know the date this badge started to be used. The second Q/C badge is post 1952, the same badge is still in use now, I'm pretty sure.

There is a metal version of this badge worn on the beret, WRNS had the same but painted blue.

Sorry I cant be more helpful.

Phil

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Old 19-07-11, 08:16 PM
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Phil
your reply was helpful
regards julian
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Old 19-07-11, 08:20 PM
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You are more than welcome.

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Old 20-07-11, 02:50 PM
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First badge 1902-53 ie. Kings Crown (After Victoria) and indeed the second Petty Officer's badge is post 1953 (Queens Crown)

There is indeed a metal equivalent badge worn on the beret. The WRNS (women) now wear exactly the same badges as the men.

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Old 21-07-11, 07:12 PM
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Don't forget that until 1920 Petty Officers did not not wear a cap badge. Then, in that year, they adopted what had been the Chief Petty Officers cap badge. Chiefs adopted the badge they wear today - except obviously originally with a King's Crown.

So the King's Crown badge could be a Chief Petty Officer 1901-20 or a Petty Officer 1920-53. Looking at your picture I'm afraid that I don't think your badge looks old enough to be pre-1920 - but I could be wrong!

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Old 21-07-11, 07:44 PM
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Pete
thanks for your reply, some interesting info
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