Material: Gilt brass
Size: 13mm x 13mm
Description: This miniature 13mm by 13mm rank insignia displays the sharp, detailed casting of the historic Tudor Crown (frequently referred to in militaria as the King's Crown), indicating its production and official service wear during a twentieth-century male monarch's reign. Struck from heavy gilt brass, the design showcases the classic rounded dome archways, a centralized globus cruciger cross at the very peak, and an intricate fleur-de-lis base rim pattern. The reverse of this specific specimen is completely unmarked and features a single threaded post or friction-fit pin fastener. This diminutive 13mm sizing confirms its specific intended use as a collar, lapel, or shoulder epaulette "pip" variant, rather than the much larger cloth or brass sleeve crowns designated for senior non-commissioned officers.
Reverse: single post; unmarked
Circa: 1902-1953
Condition: fair
Notes:
In the British Army and Commonwealth forces, a single miniature crown worn on an officer's shoulder epaulette signifies the field-grade rank of Major. When paired with lower-level stars (colloquially known as pips), this exact crown sizing builds senior commanding configurations all the way up to Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, and Brigadier. Because officers were required to buy their own premium uniforms out-of-pocket from private military tailors, these small rank badges frequently display minor die variations in their background venting and edge crispness.