WW2 British RN Navy Officers Cap Badge Bullion Wire 2

The WW2 British Royal Navy Officers Cap Badge Bullion Wire is an insignia used during the Second World War by officers of the Royal Navy. This badge typically features a crown above a fouled anchor, framed by laurel leaves, representing the authority and maritime tradition of the service. The design is crafted using bullion wire—metal threads often made of gold or silver—to produce detailed and durable embroidery. Intended for wear on the dress caps of commissioned officers, the badge signified rank and branch affiliation. The crown on the badge generally corresponds to the monarch of the period, which during World War II was King George VI. Measuring approximately 7–8 centimeters in height, the badge reflects both the craftsmanship and symbolism important to British naval uniforms of the era. Surviving examples often display varying degrees of age-related patina and wear, which are consistent with their original service use and period of manufacture.