Ordnance Insignia of the British Army

1953 Pattern Variants

Checklist

Badges & Collar Badges illustrated at 36.HTM , and others not shown:
(Other Variants exist, This list is only of the known main types)

KK2126 Royal Army Ordnance Corps (‘Queens’ Crown) Cap Badge 1953 - 1993
Gilt/White Metal (Lugs) For Officers Service Dress Cap
Embroidered Wire/Silk on Bullion For use on Officers and WO1’s Berets (Navy Blue, Maroon or Green Backing)
Bi-Metal (Slider) For Other-Ranks
Anodised Aluminium (Slider) (Gold & Silver or All Silver Anodised) For Other-Ranks
Yellow/White Woven, On blue circular background, for RAOC Sponsored Army Cadet Units
Silver Plated (Slider) Local Modification - RAOC Scottish TA Pipe Bands. For wear with the Glengarry
Sterling Silver Both Hallmarked & Non-Hallmarked examples have been noted.
White Metal (with Brass Slider) RAOC Scottish TA Pipe Bands. For wear with the Glengarry
Nickel or Silver Plated (Bolts) One and Two bolt examples seen, for belt buckles and other uses.
Gold/Silver Coloured Metal Available from the late 1980’s at private expense (Many produced since 1993!)
Blackened/Painted AA Badge By individuals for use in Northern Ireland or on Operations/Exercises

CW369 QC Royal Army Ordnance Corps (‘Queens’ Crown) Collar Badge 1953 - 1993
Gilt/White Metal For Officers Service Dress
Bi-Metal For Other-Ranks
Anodised Aluminium For Other-Ranks

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