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Old 26-03-20, 06:28 PM
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Default 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?

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Old 27-03-20, 07:53 AM
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That top one is a lovely badge.
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Old 27-03-20, 08:58 AM
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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.
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Old 27-03-20, 03:31 PM
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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.

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Old 28-03-20, 06:34 AM
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I have never seen a beret badge like that before, it really is an unusual one and beautiful quality by the look of it.
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