Army Air Corps (AAC) (1942-1949 Pattern) Officer’s Hallmark Silver Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Restrike

An excellent example of the Army Air Corps (AAC) officer’s cap badge, produced in hallmarked silver by the Assay office of Birmingham and bearing a 1990 date mark “Q”. Although the original pattern was introduced in 1942 and used until 1949, high-quality silver versions such as this continued to be manufactured privately for wear on No.1 Dress or for commemorative and regimental purposes.

Description

This elegant officer’s badge displays:

• The Army Air Corps eagle, depicted in mid-flight with outstretched wings.

• Surmounted by the King’s Crown (George VI pattern), accurate to the original WWII design.

• Fully crafted in silver, with crisp detailing typical of officer-grade insignia.

• Reverse fitted with two silver lugs for secure attachment with a split pin.

The hallmark—applied on the obverse in the leaves of the wreath—provides the assay office, maker’s mark “JT” (Jeremy Tenniswood), and the date letter confirming manufacture in 1990.

Dimensions

• Height: Approx. 48mm

• Width: Approx. 42mm

• Material: Hallmarked sterling silver

• Fixings: Two lugs

Condition

Excellent condition with clean hallmarks, sharp detail to both crown and eagle, and no bends to the lugs. Silver shows some uneven toning.