Royal Naval Division Chief Petty Officer's Cap Badge

[Paddy]

Hi All

I have just bought this RND CPO's cap badge from a dealer (I paid quite a bit for it but you have to every now and then to get the things you want). I have already run the pictures by another forum member and I believe that this is a good badge so I have posted a few pictures for forum members to see what a good one looks like (or to see if anyone can cast any doubt on it). It has good honest looking wear on the high points and it is bronzed, not blackened. There is good rear definition and the blades are the same type as the 2 RND CPO's badges sold as part of the Gaunt collection earlier this year (or late last year). All comments welcome.

Paddy

[Phil2M]

thanks paddy, a good reference for a badge that i am hoping to find one day.

thanks

phil

[sadler32]

Paddy

Well done! superb badge and and I am pleased that you have finally found a good one to add to your already fine collection. As Phil says we now know what to look out for and with luck hope to find one day.

Wyndham

[Neil Pearce]

Not much doubt about this one! A little worn to the high points, and fantastic patina, especially the rear. Congrats, a good find And thanks for exhibiting the yardstick......

Cheers

[royston]

One of mine for reference. For information, the badge is also shown being worn by CPO's of the ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE. Reference: Osprey Military. Men-at- Arms "British Air Forces 1914-18 (1) ISBN 1-84176-001-3. Page 24 "No.8 Squadron on the Somme 1916". Badge shown being worn by three CPO's.

[Paddy]

Many thanks for all your comments, I'll put it in my RND album later today

Paddy