WW2 British RN Navy Officers Bullion Wire Cap Badge

The WW2 British Royal Navy Officers Bullion Wire Cap Badge is an insignia worn on the peaked caps of commissioned officers during the Second World War. This badge is crafted using fine gold and silver bullion wire embroidery, often mounted on a dark navy felt or cloth backing. The central design features a meticulously detailed silver anchor, surrounded by a gold laurel wreath, and is typically surmounted by a gold and silver wire representation of the crown in use during the period. The anchor and laurel motif symbolizes naval strength and achievement, and served to indicate the wearer’s rank and role within the Royal Navy. Badges of this type were individually hand-embroidered, resulting in slight variations. Intended for use with officers’ dress uniforms, this cap badge is representative of British naval insignia from the 1939–1945 era and provides insight into period uniform standards and insignia designations.