WW2 British Army Carpenter and Joiner Trade Badge

The WW2 British Army Carpenter and Joiner Trade Badge was issued to soldiers qualified in carpentry and joinery skills, essential for engineering, construction, and maintenance roles during the Second World War. This embroidered cloth badge typically features a crossed hammer and saw motif, symbolizing the trade. It would be sewn onto the lower sleeve of the uniform, identifying the wearer’s specialized training. The badge was part of a system used by the British Army to designate trade and proficiency, assisting in the allocation of skilled personnel to tasks such as building defensive structures, repairing barracks, and constructing battlefield installations. Badges of this type were made to strict wartime specifications, usually from khaki or dark wool backing with detailed stitching. The Carpenter and Joiner badge represents the essential logistical support roles within the British Army that contributed to operational effectiveness throughout the conflict. This item is of interest to collectors specializing in military insignia and World War II memorabilia.