United Kingdom. A Royal Navy Patrol Service Sleeve Badge, C.1942 Hold Sold with statement of service

Sold with statement of service

Department of National Defence Naval Service Letter

with Cross of the order in bronze gilt and enamels

by maker MeBa Zagreb

In bronze with die stamped silvered bronze centre

United Kingdom. A Royal Navy Patrol Service Sleeve Badge, C.1942 Hold Sold with statement of serviceGreat 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.