Material: Embroidered cotton thread on dark blue wool backing
Size: 96mm w x 76mm h
Description: Embroidered naval cannon surmounted by a single star, denoting a Gunnery qualification within the Seaman Branch.
Reverse: Plain cloth backing
Circa: c. 1930s–1950s
Notes:
Worn by Royal Navy ratings as a branch and trade identifier, the cannon represents the gunnery specialization and the single star the class of qualification.