How old is this RAN / RN chief petty officer cap badge? (kings crown)
Article about: I bought this a long while ago off of eBay and I was curious if there is anyway to date (or a time period) this cap badge. I know that its from around 1901-1952ish but I'd like to know a mor
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It's pre-1952, but it would surprise me if you can narrow the age down more than that. However from my collection a photo from 1921 (not a chief) of Petty Officer Jock Malcolmson in China, might be of interest.
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Thanks for the reply, very interesting.
P.S. I forgot to mention but it came with a cotton cover, I'll take some pictures of it, if it could help identify the age.
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While not conclusive, the snap button may be able to be identified as to maker and period.
With the Ratings caps the permanent white top type was adopted in 1954 so seems your cap and insignia march for period, pre- ERII.
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Thanks for all the help I'll try and look into it, although chances are I'm not going to find much out.
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