Material: Gilt brass, finely cast
Size: 25mm w x 25mm h
Description: The sharply stamped, convex rank Pip represents the standard pattern authorized during the first half of the twentieth century. It displays a meticulously detailed King’s Crown, complete with alternating crosses-pattée and fleurs-de-lis running along the base band, surmounted by a small cross at its highest peak. This specimen was designed to sit prominently on uniform shoulder epaulettes. The reverse side is intentionally left unmarked and features a pair of original brass attachment lugs. It comes complete with its authentic circular leather or fiber backing washer plate and a classic split cotter pin to sandwich the badge securely onto heavy service dress fabric.
Circa: 1902 – 1952
Notes:
In the British Army and broader Commonwealth forces, a single standalone crown worn on the shoulders designates the rank of Major, whereas a single crown paired with lower rank "pips" identifies Lieutenant Colonels and Colonels. Militaria collectors classify this distinct design style as the "Tudor Crown" or "King's Crown," which was universally swapped out for the lower-dip St. Edward’s Crown following Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953.