45mm Squadron Leader Black with blue stripe Royal Air Force Rank Braid 30 CDO IX GP RM Rank: Wing Commander

Rank: Wing Commander

The HMS Somerset ship's badge features a red sun under a set of golden wings on a white circle surrounded by a gold twisted rope below a naval crown

Item type: Naval LaceComposition: Gilt WireWidth: 6mm

HMS Somerset ship badge

Royal Armoured Corps

45mm Squadron Leader Black with blue stripe Royal Air Force Rank Braid 30 CDO IX GP RM Rank: Wing CommanderRoyal Air Force officer's ranking braid is an item of blue and black woven braid that is typically worn on the sleeve of an RAF officer's jacket and is used to designate his or her rank. In this instance, two and a half thin blue stripe indicates the rank of Squadron Leader. According to RAF dress regulations, the rank braid must be positioned so that the centre of the braid is 9. 5cm or 3 & 3 4" from the edge of the sleeve cuff. Rank: Squadron Leader