RAF cap badge

King's Crown version of the RAF badge worn from formation in 1918 to 1953.   The military cap badge was used to distinguish one military unit from another, and to create pride in the organisation, thus enhancing morale.
Object no :
SQAC008n
Collection :
World War I
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
width 40mm, height 411mm
Materials :
tin
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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