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

Coldstream/Grenadier/Welsh Guards Officer’s Enamel Rank Pip
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Coldstream/Grenadier/Welsh Guards Officer’s Enamel Rank Pip. A enamel military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Royal Navy Divers Bullion Embroidered Trade Badge
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Royal Navy Divers Bullion Embroidered Trade Badge. A embroidered military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search (EODS) Embroidered Bullion Badge
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search (EODS) Embroidered Bullion Badge. A embroidered military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Australian Marksmen/Shooters Proficiency (Crossed Rifles) Trade Badge
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An original badge of the Australian Marksmen/Shooters Proficiency (Crossed Rifles) Trade. A fine example of Australian military insignia.
Grenadier Guards OSD/NCO’s Epaulette Badge
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Grenadier Guards OSD/NCO’s Epaulette Badge. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
British Basic Parachute Wings Embroidered Cloth Badge, White/Blue on Olive Green
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A cloth rank or trade badge. British Basic Parachute Wings Embroidered Cloth Badge, White/Blue on Olive Green. Of interest to the insignia collector.
Australian Wheelwright Gilding Metal 12-Spoke Wheel Trade Badge
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A rank or trade badge. Australian Wheelwright Gilding Metal 12-Spoke Wheel Trade Badge. Of interest to the insignia collector.
LAYER – large L in parial wreath aa
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A rank or trade badge. LAYER – large L in parial wreath aa. Of interest to the insignia collector.
TRUMPETS CROSSED ‘TRUMPETER’ ‘Silver Plated’
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A silver rank or trade badge. TRUMPETS CROSSED ‘TRUMPETER’ ‘Silver Plated’. Of interest to the insignia collector.
TRUMPETS CROSSED ‘TRUMPETER’ ‘bronzed’ metal
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A rank or trade badge. TRUMPETS CROSSED ‘TRUMPETER’ ‘bronzed’ metal. Of interest to the insignia collector.
WARRANT OFFICER CLASS I – D.P.M. ‘RIFLES’
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WARRANT OFFICER CLASS I – D.P.M. ‘RIFLES’. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
WARRANT OFFICER CLASS I – DPM
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A rank or trade badge. WARRANT OFFICER CLASS I – DPM. Of interest to the insignia collector.
WARRANT OFFICER CLASS I – DESERT
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WARRANT OFFICER CLASS I – DESERT. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
RQMS Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Gilding Metal Badge, Queen’s Crown
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A rank or trade badge. RQMS Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Gilding Metal Badge, Queen’s Crown. Of interest to the insignia collector.
Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Queen’s Crown Anodised Trade Badge
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A anodised rank or trade badge. Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Queen’s Crown Anodised Trade Badge. Of interest to the insignia collector.
WARRANT OFFICER CLASS 1, QUEENS CROWN die-struck g
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A rank or trade badge. WARRANT OFFICER CLASS 1, QUEENS CROWN die-struck g. Of interest to the insignia collector.
WARRANT Officer 2nd Class – multicam
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A rank or trade badge. WARRANT Officer 2nd Class – multicam. Of interest to the insignia collector.
WARRANT OFFICER 2ND CLASS, LARGE QUEENS CROWN in W
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WARRANT OFFICER 2ND CLASS, LARGE QUEENS CROWN in W. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
STAFF SERGEANT – MULTICAN camouflage rank slide
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STAFF SERGEANT – MULTICAN camouflage rank slide. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
STAFF SERGEANT – DPM ‘RIFLES’ camoflage rank slide
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A rank or trade badge. STAFF SERGEANT – DPM ‘RIFLES’ camoflage rank slide. Of interest to the insignia collector.
STAFF SERGEANT – DPM camouflage rank slide
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STAFF SERGEANT – DPM camouflage rank slide. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
STAFF SERGEANT – DESERT camouflage rank slide
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A rank or trade badge. STAFF SERGEANT – DESERT camouflage rank slide. Of interest to the insignia collector.
SNIPER s over crossed rifles
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SNIPER s over crossed rifles. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Sniper (Crossed Rifles, “S” Above) Anodised Trade Badge
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Sniper (Crossed Rifles, “S” Above) Anodised Trade Badge. A anodised military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.