{"product_id":"british-raf-queens-crown-beret-badge-with-back-plate","title":"British RAF Queen's Crown Beret Badge with Back Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine British RAF Queen's Crown beret badge with its original brass backing plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eRoyal Air Force Heritage\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unissued \u003cb\u003eother ranks insignia\u003c\/b\u003e represents the unified emblem for Royal Air Force airmen during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. The central monogram is framed by a \u003cb\u003elaurel wreath\u003c\/b\u003e signifying victory, topped with the Queen's Crown. Worn on the standard blue-grey beret, it has been the primary identification mark for aircrew and ground staff since the introduction of anodised insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eStaybrite Engineering\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade to official \u003cb\u003eMoD specifications\u003c\/b\u003e, the badge is manufactured from lightweight \u003cb\u003eStaybrite anodised aluminium\u003c\/b\u003e. Introduced in the 1950s, this material eliminated the tedious task of polishing brass uniform elements, resisting tarnish and rust even in damp field conditions. Measuring \u003cb\u003e44mm x 40mm\u003c\/b\u003e, the gold-toned badge features rear lugs for seamless mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eComplete Mounting Hardware\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis supergrade set is supplied with its original \u003cb\u003ebrass backing plate\u003c\/b\u003e and a steel \u003cb\u003esplit pin\u003c\/b\u003e. The backing plate measures \u003cb\u003e45mm x 45mm\u003c\/b\u003e, distributing pressure evenly to prevent the lugs from tearing your beret’s wool fabric. Ideal for \u003cb\u003ecadets, collectors, and reenactors\u003c\/b\u003e, it ensures a flat, professional-grade fit on your cap or display board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete your uniform or military collection with this unissued, official Royal Air Force insignia set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55774926143873,"sku":"SUPA250SG","price":6.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/86c6ccb879ca649ab4d85d93313bb81e.jpg?v=1780860035","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/british-raf-queens-crown-beret-badge-with-back-plate","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}