Hood Battalion Royal Naval Division WW1 RND cap badge c. 1916-18 by Gaunt.

Good scarce die-stamped brass Cornish Chough and anchor (part of the arms of Admiral Hood 1724-1816) on a scroll STEADY all resting on a tablet inscribed HOOD. JR Gaunt, London tablet to reverse. Loops

Upon formation, the RND wore ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION cap ribbons firstly on navy blue sailor’s hat, then on the khaki sailor’s hat and for a short time on khaki peaked cap until RND Battalion cap badges were issued in France during May 1916.

Code: 1025826