RAF cap badge? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

chcole1 · #1 27-03-12, 08:27 PM

Hello,

I acquired this badge in a group of medals recently. This is not my area of collecting, so I am hoping someone can help me with some information. What time period is it from? I assume it is a cap badge but its that correct? What is it's approximate value?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Chris

Phil2M · #2 27-03-12, 08:57 PM

Hi,

This is a nice cap badge worn by non officer ranks in the RAF. Worn post WW1 upto 1952.

They are not rare badges. Value is only around 5 pounds I am afraid to say. Although, the slider is a little unusual, they are more commonly found with lugs.

Regards,

Phil

rockape560 · #3 27-03-12, 09:40 PM

hi chris,

have to agree with phil but as an ex raf man never seen that one with a slider.

philip

SAS1 · #4 27-03-12, 10:44 PM

As stated, unfortunately the slider cant really be pinned down to any specific date within that time frame..

ebro · #5 28-03-12, 12:06 AM

This slider looks to have been added as the crown looks nearly burnt off.
But there is no obvious trace of the lugs. I too have never seen a slider on this badge.
Eddie

badgeman · #6 30-03-12, 01:25 PM

Hi,
I have see these before (with the slider), I think this one never had lugs, as I cant see where they would have been, but my eyes are not what they used to be!, as for value I would agree £5-£10.
Nice unusual badge though
BM

SAS1 · #7 30-03-12, 02:59 PM

They do come up, but I would put the slider down to manufacturer rather than a date or pattern thing.