British Royal Navy, Ratings Star, Sleeve Badge

*British Royal Navy, Ratings Star, Sleeve Badge*

Gold On Black Bullion wire-embroidered

Approx 4.5cm diameter

The naval ratings star has six-points, it is about competency or seniority and would be added to the ratings badge of the particular competency as the individual became more senior.

 Stars on naval uniforms are relatively new dating from the late 19th century. At that time it was decided to use a symbol with a nautical connotation, and the one chosen was the original nautical compass rose used by the Romans. Senior naval officers wear stars on their shoulder straps which are eight-pointed stars. The army wear variants of five-points, seven-points and eight-points whilst the RAF seem not to bother with stars at all !

*Condition*
In sound, used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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