WW2 British Army Ordnance Corps Cap Badge

The WW2 British Army Ordnance Corps Cap Badge is a metal insignia worn by members of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) during the Second World War. The badge typically features the royal cypher surmounted by a crown, with a central shield displaying three cannons, reflecting the corps’ responsibilities in supplying and maintaining weaponry, ammunition, and other equipment for the British Army. The design may also incorporate a laurel wreath and a scroll bearing the corps’ motto, “Sua Tela Tonanti,” which translates as “To the Thunderer his Weapons.” These badges were worn on the standard issue service caps and berets as part of the official military uniform and served as a symbol of identification for RAOC personnel. The WW2-era badge provides historical insight into the corps’ vital logistical role during the conflict and is a common collectible among military enthusiasts and historians specializing in British Army insignia.