A mid-20th century grouping of Royal Navy uniform insignia comprising two officer bullion embroidered cap badges, HMS tally ribbons and associated fittings.
Included in the lot:
🌿 Two Royal Navy officer cap badges with crowned fouled anchor within laurel wreath 🌿 Two H.M.S. cap tally ribbons 🌿 One bullion embroidered naval aviation wing badge 🌿 Woven cap band sections 🌿 Two black silk bows
The cap badges are executed in traditional gilt and silver bullion wire on dark wool backing. The crowns are the St Edward’s Crown (Queen’s Crown), confirming post-1953 manufacture. Construction and materials are consistent with c.1955–1970 production.
The aviation wing is bullion embroidered on fabric backing. The tally ribbons display woven “H.M.S.” lettering.
Offered as a coherent period grouping rather than individual uniform components.
Suitable for collectors of British naval militaria or uniform study.
Condition
🌿 Bullion wire intact with age-related toning 🌿 Minor oxidation to metallic thread 🌿 Light wear and minor moth nibbling to some wool backings 🌿 Tally ribbons show surface wear consistent with use 🌿 No obvious modern reproductions detected
An honest and uncleaned group.
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