WW2 British Army Warrant Officer 1 Printed Insignia Patch Single

The WW2 British Army Warrant Officer 1 Printed Insignia Patch is a single example of the rank insignia worn by Warrant Officer Class 1 personnel during the Second World War. This patch features the Royal Arms of Great Britain printed in color onto fabric, a method commonly used during the wartime period due to material and manufacturing constraints. The design includes the distinctive crowned lion and shield motifs, representing the senior non-commissioned rank within the British Army hierarchy. Warrant Officer 1 insignia would typically be worn on the lower sleeve of the service dress uniform, identifying the wearer’s authority and position. These printed patches were introduced as a practical alternative to embroidered versions, facilitating mass production for the expanding wartime army. Examples like this are sought by collectors and historians for their authenticity and connection to British military history. The patch provides a representative artifact of wartime uniform standards and rank structure.