leon21 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 The Royal Naval Patrol Service (RNPS ) of WW2 operated from small auxiliary vessels using Naval trawlers for anti-submarine and minesweeping operations to protect Coastal Britain and Convoys. Below are two examples of the badges designed to be worn on the sleeve, 1st is the early silver version with pin fitting on the back this was awarded to Officers and ratings who had completed six months duty at sea. The second badge was redesigned with stitch on loops to replace the pin back version due to the increasing numbers of these being lost. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 The first badge with such a pinback fitting would hardly have been worn on a sleeve? The needle and fitting are very reminiscent of the German pinback badges. I think this would more than likely have been worn as a breast badge. Apparently these badges had a number of issue stamped to the reverse. Here, a photo as worn on the sleeve, probably the looped version. Have seen a couple of examples on offer for around 60-65 pounds. On this photo it is probably the type with the loops for stitching on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon21 Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 I've seen them worn on the lapel by veterans the badge was very small about the size of an old shilling coin . Here's HMS 266 and her crew, images from other sources. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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