45mm Squadron Leader Black with blue stripe Royal Air Force Rank Braid 30 CDO IX GP RM The HMS Somerset ship's badge

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

with one red centre twill weave stripe

although some synthetic yarn involved in the production of this product

Item type: Naval LaceComposition: Gilt WireWidth: 6mm

Royal Armoured Corps

45mm Squadron Leader Black with blue stripe Royal Air Force Rank Braid 30 CDO IX GP RM The HMS Somerset ship's badgeRoyal 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