WW2 British Army C Group Trade Badge

The WW2 British Army C Group Trade Badge is an original insignia issued to British Army personnel during the Second World War. This badge denotes proficiency within a specific trade grouping designated as “Group C.” Such groupings were part of a classification system introduced by the British Army to identify and acknowledge specialized skills among soldiers in technical and support roles, separate from combat classifications. The badge typically features a machine-embroidered or woven letter “C” on a dark background, designed to be worn on the lower arm of the service dress or battledress uniform. The use of trade badges began in the First World War and continued through the Second World War, reflecting the increasing importance of technical trades within military operations. Collectors often seek these badges due to their historical association with the organization and structure of the wartime British Army. This example represents a component of military uniform insignia used between 1939 and 1945.