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

COMBAT INFANTRYMAN embroidered black on olive patc
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A embroidered rank or trade badge. COMBAT INFANTRYMAN embroidered black on olive patc. Of interest to the insignia collector.
CROSSED TRUMPETS ‘TRUMPETER’ Ashoka’s Lions above
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CROSSED TRUMPETS ‘TRUMPETER’ Ashoka’s Lions above. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
CROSSED SWORDS – ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCT.
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CROSSED SWORDS – ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCT.. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Crossed Sword and Baton General Officer a/a epa
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Crossed Sword and Baton General Officer a/a epa. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
CAPTAIN – multicam
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A rank or trade badge. CAPTAIN – multicam. Of interest to the insignia collector.
CAPTAIN – D.P.M. ‘RIFLES’
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CAPTAIN – D.P.M. ‘RIFLES’. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
B Class Light Infantry Embroidered Trade Badge, Large Pattern
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A embroidered rank or trade badge. B Class Light Infantry Embroidered Trade Badge, Large Pattern. Of interest to the insignia collector.
B TRADE embroidered wool worsted Service Dress
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A embroidered rank or trade badge. B TRADE embroidered wool worsted Service Dress. Of interest to the insignia collector.
Bandsman Trade Badge, King’s Crown
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A rank or trade badge. Bandsman Trade Badge, King’s Crown. Of interest to the insignia collector.
Bandsman Trade Badge, Gilding Metal, Queen’s Crown
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A rank or trade badge. Bandsman Trade Badge, Gilding Metal, Queen’s Crown. Of interest to the insignia collector.
BANDSMAN – LYRE, WREATH and QUEEN’S CROWN a/a
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BANDSMAN – LYRE, WREATH and QUEEN’S CROWN a/a. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
AMMUNITION TECHNITION aa
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AMMUNITION TECHNITION aa. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
A in wreath, A tradesman full size aa
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A in wreath, A tradesman full size aa. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
Staff Sergeant embroidered black on green patch
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A embroidered rank or trade badge. Staff Sergeant embroidered black on green patch. Of interest to the insignia collector.
JOR – D.P.M. ‘RIFLES’
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A rank or trade badge. JOR – D.P.M. ‘RIFLES’. Of interest to the insignia collector.
2ND. LIEUTENANT multicam
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2ND. LIEUTENANT multicam. A military proficiency or rank badge for the collector.
12 SPOKE WHEEL – WHEELWRIGHT embroidered wool worsted sleeve badge
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A embroidered rank or trade badge. 12 SPOKE WHEEL – WHEELWRIGHT embroidered wool worsted sleeve badge. Of interest to the insignia collector.