Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) cap badge, restrike example of the pattern worn between 1920 and 1947. This badge features the corps’ distinctive device in relief, typically incorporating a shield bearing cannons and shot, set within a circlet with the royal motto and surmounted by the King’s crown, with a scroll below displaying the corps’ title “Royal Army Ordnance Corps”. The design reflects the corps’ responsibility for armaments, equipment supply, and logistical support.
The Royal Army Ordnance Corps played a vital role in supplying weapons, ammunition, and equipment to the British Army, particularly during the interwar period and the Second World War. The crowned design denotes service under the British sovereign during the reigns of King George V and King George VI, placing this pattern firmly within the early to mid-twentieth century. Cap badges of this type were worn on headdresses, identifying corps affiliation.
This restrike example has been manufactured to replicate the appearance of original issue badges, making it suitable for display, study, or as a replacement piece. While not of period manufacture, it provides an accurate representation of the design used during a significant era of British military logistics history.
Manufactured in gilding metal with standard fittings to the reverse, this example provides a clear and durable representation of British Army corps insignia. RAOC badges are collected as examples of logistical corps history, Second World War militaria, and cap badge collecting.
Dimensions
Approx. 49mm height
Condition
New, as a restrike, with crisp detailing and a well-defined finish. Reverse fittings remain intact and secure.
Reference
Gaylor Page Plate 41 A-i
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