WW2 British Royal Corps of Signals OSD Officer’s Cap Badge

The WW2 British Royal Corps of Signals OSD Officer’s Cap Badge is a military insignia worn by officers serving in the Royal Corps of Signals during the Second World War. Designed for the Officers’ Service Dress (OSD) uniform, this badge is typically constructed from bronze, reflecting the standard material used for OSD cap badges at the time. The design features the iconic Mercury figure, representing swift communication, standing atop a globe and holding a lightning bolt. Below, a scroll reads “Royal Corps of Signals.” The reverse usually displays two lugs or blades for attachment to the cap. This badge not only signifies membership in the Royal Corps of Signals, a crucial branch responsible for military communications, but also denotes the rank of officer. Such badges formed an important part of British military dress and are of interest to collectors and historians focusing on World War II militaria and insignia.