WW2 RAF Royal Air Force Warrant Officer Cap Badge KC Brass Large Pattern Origina
Condition:
Used
"(Size approximately 65 mm X 53 mm) I believe this to be an Original badge, in very good condition but showing genuine signs of age..... Please study pictures carefully to decide."
Price: £44.99
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About this item
Description
Item Specifics
Type: Badges
Clothing Type: Helmets/ Hats
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Era: 1914-1945
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Service: Air Force
Theme: Militaria
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition: Used
Seller note: (Size approximately 65 mm X 53 mm) I believe this to be an Original badge, in very good condition but showing genuine signs of age..... Please study pictures carefully to decide.
Item description
You are purchasing vintage & collectable Military Badge.
Item Size & Specifications
- Dimensions: 63mm height x 54mm width.
- Lug Spacing: 47mm from lug center to lug center.
- Material: Solid brass / gilding metal with copper fixing loops.
- Fixing Type: Dual rear copper loops/lugs (East-West alignment for secure cap attachment).
- Insignia Elements: King’s Tudor Crown (KC), an eagle volant (flying eagle) passing right, and four intersecting laurel leaves.
Description
This is an authentic, original vintage British Royal Air Force (RAF) Warrant Officer cap badge dating to the World War II era. Unlike the smaller, common standard airmen badges, this premium large-pattern peak cap insignia showcases a dramatic laurel spray and an imposing flying eagle strike. Struck in solid brass, it features high-relief feather detailing across both the eagle wings and the crown base. A classic piece of wartime British aviation history—essential for collectors of original RAF uniforms, airfield militaria, or advanced insignia displays.
Condition
- Overall Condition: Excellent vintage / pre-owned condition with fantastic historical character.
- Front Details: The front shows crisp, defined stamping with minimal surface rubbing on the high points. It displays a beautiful, deep honey-brass patina from age.
- Reverse Details: Both original copper loops on the back are structurally rock solid, strictly straight, and firmly brazed to the main badge frame with no metal fatigue or signs of repair. The back features a clean hollow strike with an untouched, naturally aged dark patina.
Item History
Within the Royal Air Force, Warrant Officers held a highly respected, elite rank bridging the gap between commissioned officers and non-commissioned personnel. During World War II, these large brass variants were worn on the iconic blue-grey service dress peak caps. This specific badge features the King’s Tudor Crown, definitively dating its manufacture and active service to the pre-1953 era (spanning interwar, WW2, and the early Cold War) before the design changed to the Queen’s Crown, making these original large wartime variants highly sought after by collectors.
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Great quality and price, as described, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
l***e (138)
- Feedback left by buyer l***e (138).
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Great quality and price, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
l***e (138)
- Feedback left by buyer l***e (138).
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Great piece of theatrical memorabilia, thanks so much! 10/10
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