Mervyn Mitton Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I recently acquired this nicely made officer's capbadge. The style with the large pearls above the bars is typical of the 1st World War and also for the period of the 1920's and 30's. However, I think this is for the Royal Flying Corps. This is probably a Gaunt made badge - in which case it would have had a metal plate - or,a cut out in black felt behind the badge. I have cut an outline in black paper to show how it would have looked. Any confirmation will be welcome. ...................................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-6209-0-03472800-1358418821.jpgclick.......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mervyn Mitton Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 With a bit of black card cutout behind to show original appearance. .........................................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-6209-0-25677600-1358419083.jpgclick.......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I would have expected a Gaunt made badge to be marked that way, but I'm certainly not an expert. It is, as you say, a lovely piece of work and would look well in any collection of RFC/RAF items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milhistry Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) As it's all metal my guess would be a Warrant Officer cap badge rather than an officer. Economy versions were worn by some officers in WW2 that were all metal on a black felt padding but this is not one of those (the economy version unlikely to have had the jewels coloured etc.). The RFC did not wear this design it only came out once they were the RAF. I suspect this is a more modern badge. Judging by the size of the crown relative to the rest it could even be a beret badge. My guess would be post war but pre St Edward's crown era. Edited February 8, 2013 by milhistry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 The RFC did not wear this design it only came out once they were the RAF. I suspect this is a more modern badge. Judging by the size of the crown relative to the rest it could even be a beret badge. My guess would be post war but pre St Edward's crown era.I'm not sure it's a beret badge, though I can't quarrel with 'modern'. Beret badges typically have sliders, as the more traditional loop and pin are uncomfortable for the wearer if they push into the forehead. The bendable tangs on the back of this example suggest to me that it is intended for wear on something rigid - a peaked cap.My tuppence worth! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocad Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) Hi all, Its an officer's beret badge, late ww2 period. Its half the size of the SD cap version and would have had the same black felt backing as the SD cap badge. Its RAF or CW but not RFC. Economy badges also had jewels coloured. Oli www.theocadcollection.com Edited March 1, 2013 by Ocad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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