Set of 4 Embroidered WW2 Officers Rank Insignia Khaki Pips

Title: Set of 4 Embroidered WW2 Officers Rank Insignia Khaki Pips.
Width: 2.5cm.
Length: 2.5cm.
Info: Cloth Insignia Pips issued to Field Officers in WW1 and WW2 for the Ranks of 2nd Lieutenant, Liuetenant and Captain.
Badges for field officers were first introduced in 1810. These badges consisted of (and still consist of) crowns and stars, (the latter being more likely to be called pips today). The insignia was moved to the shoulder boards in 1880 for all officers in full dress, when the system of crowns and stars was reorganised on similar lines to that seen today.
1 pip 2nd Lieutenant
2 pips Lieutenant
3 pips Captain
The Rank Insignia Khaki Pips form part of the Militaria Collection of Lt Col AD Irvine who served in the Union Defence Force in North Africa and Europe during WW2 and for the South African Air Force.
Condition: Excellent, the embroidery and colours are still in good condition
Price: R 395.00 Inc Vat for the 4 x Officers Pips.