United Kingdom. A Royal Navy Patrol Service Sleeve Badge, C.1942 Hold 11 mm x 18 mm)

11 mm x 18 mm)

to a selected few outstanding Imperial German Officers Pilots of the 25th Flying Battalion

some wear to iron core

with Cross of the order in bronze gilt and enamels

awarded in 1953

United Kingdom. A Royal Navy Patrol Service Sleeve Badge, C.1942 Hold 11 mm x 18 mm)Great Britain; Silver, coded "RD. 837751" on the reverse, 22. 5 mm (w) x 29 mm (h), vertical pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal Naval Patrol Service (RNPS) was a branch of the Royal Navy active during both the First and Second World Wars. The RNPS operated many small auxiliary vessels such as naval trawlers for anti submarine and minesweeping operations, to protect coastal Britain and convoys.