United Kingdom. A Royal Navy Patrol Service Sleeve Badge, C.1942 Hold however others in collector’s community

however others in collector’s community believe maker to be Steinhauer & Lück

set with numerous stones caliber cut to fit this star

11 mm x 18 mm)

Department of National Defence Naval Service Letter

with Cross of the order in bronze gilt and enamels

United Kingdom. A Royal Navy Patrol Service Sleeve Badge, C.1942 Hold however others in collector’s communityGreat 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.