What are rank and trade badges?

Rank badges show a soldier's position in the military hierarchy (chevrons for NCOs, pips and crowns for officers). Trade and skill badges are cloth insignia worn to denote specialist qualifications such as marksman, signaller, parachutist, or mechanic. Both are widely collected.

How are British Army rank badges displayed?

Rank badges are typically worn on the upper sleeve (NCOs) or shoulder/collar (officers). Collectors display them mounted on card or in frames, often alongside the corresponding cap badge and shoulder titles to show a complete set of a unit's insignia.

Rank, Trade, Skill Badges | Military Collectables

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British Section Commander Qualification Patch, Subdued, Green
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British Section Commander Qualification Patch, Subdued, Green. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
AT ANTI TANK embroidered wool worsted for Guards service dress
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A embroidered rank or trade badge. AT ANTI TANK embroidered wool worsted for Guards service dress. Of interest to the insignia collector.
Royal Artillery Master Gunner/Senior NCO Trade Badge
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Royal Artillery Master Gunner/Senior NCO Trade Badge. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Royal Artillery Master Gunner/Senior NCO Trade Badge, Pair
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Royal Artillery Master Gunner/Senior NCO Trade Badge, Pair. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Officer’s Brass Rank Star (Pip), 29mm, Pair
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A brass rank or trade badge. Officer’s Brass Rank Star (Pip), 29mm, Pair. Of interest to the insignia collector.
Officer’s Gilt and Enamel Rank Star (Pip), 26mm, Pair
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A gilt rank or trade badge. Officer’s Gilt and Enamel Rank Star (Pip), 26mm, Pair. Of interest to the insignia collector.
British Infantryman Class 1 Qualification Embroidered Badge
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A embroidered rank or trade badge. British Infantryman Class 1 Qualification Embroidered Badge. Of interest to the insignia collector.
Australian Best Shot in the Company (Crossed Rifles and Federation Star) Trade Badge
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An authentic badge of the Australian Best Shot in the Company (Crossed Rifles and Federation Star) Trade. A quality addition to any Australian badge collection.
Royal Artillery Master Gunner Cloth Trade Badge, Original
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Royal Artillery Master Gunner Cloth Trade Badge, Original. A cloth military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Victorian Bandsman Trade Badge, Gilding Metal
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Victorian Bandsman Trade Badge, Gilding Metal. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Drummer’s Trade Badge, Gold Colour, Anodised
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A gold rank or trade badge. Drummer’s Trade Badge, Gold Colour, Anodised. Of interest to the insignia collector.
Drummer’s Trade Badge, White Metal
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A white metal rank or trade badge. Drummer’s Trade Badge, White Metal. Of interest to the insignia collector.
British Private Greatcoat Chevron, Black on Red
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A rank or trade badge. British Private Greatcoat Chevron, Black on Red. Of interest to the insignia collector.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Embroidered Badge
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Embroidered Badge. A embroidered military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Motor Transport (MT) Army Service Corps Trade Badge
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A rank or trade badge. Motor Transport (MT) Army Service Corps Trade Badge. Of interest to the insignia collector.
Tank Corps Tank Drivers Trade (Gilding Metal) Sleeve Badge, Restrike
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Tank Corps Tank Drivers Trade (Gilding Metal) Sleeve Badge, Restrike. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Physical Training Instructor Embroidered Trade Badge
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Physical Training Instructor Embroidered Trade Badge. A embroidered military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
British Sergeants Mess Dress Chevron, Gold on Red
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British Sergeants Mess Dress Chevron, Gold on Red. A gold military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Physical Training Instructor (Rifles & Gurkhas) Embroidered Trade Badge
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A embroidered rank or trade badge. Physical Training Instructor (Rifles & Gurkhas) Embroidered Trade Badge. Of interest to the insignia collector.
Signallers (Crossed Flags) Embroidered Trade Badge
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Signallers (Crossed Flags) Embroidered Trade Badge. A embroidered military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Major’s Multicam Rank Slide
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Major’s Multicam Rank Slide. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Small Arms School Corps Warrant Officer Class 2 Queen’s Crown Badge
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A rank or trade badge. Small Arms School Corps Warrant Officer Class 2 Queen’s Crown Badge. Of interest to the insignia collector.
Warrant Officer WO1 Anodised Trade Badge, Queen’s Crown
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Warrant Officer WO1 Anodised Trade Badge, Queen’s Crown. A anodised military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Volunteer Training Corps Central Association Proficiency Lapel Badge
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Volunteer Training Corps Central Association Proficiency Lapel Badge. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.