Arm badge, J

Arm badge. When combined with the badge with two crossed torpedoes it can signify a Petty Officer Wireman (Cable Jointing) or a Leading Wireman (Cable Jointing) when used with the applicable crowns and stars which denote the rank.
When combined with the badge with a single torpedo it signifies a Wireman (Cable Jointing).

Separate letter badges were used between 1939 - 1949.

Object Details

ID: UNI4902
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Arm badge
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London