WW2 British RAF Officers Wedge Cap Badge

The WW2 British RAF Officers Wedge Cap Badge was an essential element of Royal Air Force officer uniform during the Second World War. Typically affixed to the side of the wedge or “side” cap, this badge features the insignia of the RAF—a laurel wreath encircling the letters “RAF,” surmounted by the King’s Crown. Constructed from metal, often with a gilt or brass finish, these badges were manufactured to specific military standards. Their distinct design served both to identify an individual’s service branch and to denote officer status within the RAF. The badge generally measures approximately 4 to 5 cm in height and is fitted with lugs or pins to secure it to the cap. Items such as this played a notable role in maintaining discipline and unity of appearance among personnel. This artifact remains representative of British military insignia from the 1939–1945 period.