Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Naval Division, a fine and scarce Chief Petty Officer’s bronze cap badge (KK1159) and the corresponding KC metal and bullion cap badge, padded black velvet ball with silver metal and thread fouled anchor, padded crown in crimson velvet gold thread and coloured silks, blades bent over on the first item otherwise excellent condition (2) £140-160

Note. This pattern of badge was worn only by Chief Petty Officers until 1920 when Petty Officers of all branches were permitted jackets and this style of cap badge; CPO’s were given a new badge displaying laurel sprays around the anchor.