Women's Units - Female Military and Police Insignia Catalogue

Women's Unit military and Police insignia catalogue, including badges and buttons for -

• Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS),
• First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY),
• Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC),
• Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC),
• Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service (QARNNS),
• Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service (PMRAFNS),
• Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS),
• Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
• Greenfinches (Female members of the Ulster Defence Regiment)

In most cases in the British Army, Women wear the same insignia as male soldiers, however there were separate all-female units prior to 1993, with their own insignia as shown on this page.

Prices are in British Pounds Sterling and you may order online or order by mail.

With effect from 1 June 2007, there will be a minimum charge of £1.50 postage and packing for all orders. If Royal Mail costs exceed this amount, then the charge will be cost-price, i.e. the price of the stamps. click here for postage costs.

The first 6 figures of each line is our Stock Serial Number - use this when ordering.   Where applicable, the next set of figures is a reference to standard insignia reference books.

Civil Defence

C4L159 Lapel badge Civil Defence Corps - Female Issue Brooch-Pin Fitting KC Enamel £4.50

C4L098 Lapel badge Civil Defence Corps - Female Issue Brooch-Pin Fitting QC Enamel £2.00

Arm Badges (Regimental)

D1E547 EL 14A Royal Artillery Female SNCO's Gun FR - Small - WRAC Green On Beech Brown Embroidered £2.50

D1C441 Royal Signals Female SNCO's - Jimmy On Globe FL - Green On Brown Embroidered £2.50

D1F081 Royal Signals Female SNCO's - Jimmy On Globe FR - Green On Brown Embroidered £2.50

Cap Badge Backings

E1F766 Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps Scarlet Tear-Drop Felt £3.00

Buttons (Anodised Aluminium)

J1F727 HR 550 Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps 13mm - Gold Colour QC A/A £1.00

J1A129 HR 550 Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps 16.5mm - Screw-Fit QC A/A £1.00

J1F726 HR 550 Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps 17mm - Gold Colour QC A/A £0.70

J1D928 HR 550 Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps 22.5mm - Gold Colour QC A/A £0.80

J1L652 BDFA p.51 Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps 19mm Silver Colour QC A/A £0.60

J1F729 HR 551 Women's Royal Army Corps 14mm - Gold Colour A/A £0.50

J1F728 HR 551 Women's Royal Army Corps 17mm - Gold A/A £0.70

J1E391 HR 551 Women's Royal Army Corps 21.5mm - Gold A/A £0.80

J1C999 HR 551 Women's Royal Army Corps 26mm - Gold Colour A/A £1.00

Buttons (Other Types)

J2E781 HR 550 Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps 25.5mm KC Brass £1.50

J2K691 HR 551 Women's Royal Army Corps 16.5mm Brass £0.80

J2M301 HR 551 Women's Royal Army Corps 25.5mm Brass £1.50

J5O237 Girls Training Corps 22.5mm - Post-1941 Horn £3.00

J5O208 Queen's Institute Of District Nursing - VRI 19.5mm - Black Horn £1.50

J5O207 Queen's Institute Of District Nursing - VRI 24.5mm - Black Horn £2.00

J5O240 State Registered Nurse England & Wales 23mm - Black Horn £1.50

J5O239 State Registered Nurse England & Wales 28mm - Black Horn £2.00

J5E891 WVS - Women's Voluntary Services 19mm WM £1.00

Hats etc.

K3N531 Beret: Grey With Red Badge Backing (Used By QARANC) No Cap Badge £6.00

K3P236 Hat & badge No.1 Dress Cap - WRAC Lieutenant Colonel Rare Female Pattern QC G & S/P £60.00

K3P852 Hat & badge Women's Royal Air Force Hat - With New type Badge Upturned Brim Type QC Lurex £20.00

Cap Badges (Anodised Aluminium)

L1A346 KK 2190 Women's Royal Army Corps Pre-1992 QC A/A £2.00

L1O268 Cossum 469 Women's Royal Australian Army Corps Spike Fitting QC A/A £5.00

Cap Badges (Officers' Bullion)

L2C881 Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps On Grey QC Bullion £6.00

L2C894 KK 2190* Women's Royal Army Corps Pre-1992 QC Bullion £6.00

Cap Badges (Other Ranks' Metal)

L5E502 Canadian Women's Army Corps Bi £6.00

Naval Forces Insignia

M1O768 Cap Badge Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service Chief Petty Officer QC Bullion £10.00

M1O790 Cap Badge Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service Officer QC Bullion £15.00

M1O767 Cap Badge Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service Petty Officer QC Bullion £8.00

M1O539 Cap Badge Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service Ratings QC Bullion £5.00

M1O791 Cap Badge Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service Warrant Officer QC Bullion £15.00

M1O726 Cap badge Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) Officers Blue Leaves QC Bullion £15.00

M1L192 Cap badge Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) Petty Officer Blue On Black QC Embroidered £4.00

M1O727 Cap badge Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) Warrant Officers Blue Leaves QC Bullion £18.00

M1L249 Cap badge Women's Royal Naval Service Chief Petty Officer Blue On Black WRNS QC Embroidered £6.00

M2P551 (Single) QARNNS Badge - Crossed Letter A's Bullion £4.00

M2P552 (Single) QARNNS Badge - Crossed Letter A's With Anchor Lurex £4.00

M2C899 (Single) Women's / Royal Naval Reserve Shoulder Title Lt Blue On Navy Blue Embroidered £3.00

M2M625 (Single) WRNS Warrant Officer Slip-On Rank Slide Blue On Black QC Woven £8.00

Collar Badges (Officers)

N2A734 CW 410(Single)* Women's Royal Army Corps (Officers') QC Gilt £4.00

Collar Badges (Other Types)

N3G078 (Single) Canadian Women's Army Corps FL Brass £3.50

Formation Signs

R4E060 BLM 2.6.23 Post Office Home Guard Battalions/ ATS Royal Signals Blue/White Diamond Felt £5.00

Lapel Badges

S1N311 WRVS (Women's Royal Voluntary Service) Lapel Badge QC Enamel £2.50

Rank Badges

W1E976 Corporal's Rank Stripes (Female UDR Issue) Green On Scarlet Embroidered £3.00

W1C864 Corporal's Rank Stripes (Women's Royal Army Corps) Green On Beech Brown Embroidered £1.50

W1F457 (Single) Lance-Corporal Rank Badge (QARANC) Red On Grey Square Woven £2.00

W1E975 Lance-Corporal's Rank Stripe (Female UDR Issue) Green On Scarlet Embroidered £2.50

W1C442 Lance-Corporal's Rank Stripe (WRAC) Green On Beech Brown Embroidered £1.50

W1E710 Lance-Corporal's Rank Stripe - On Beech Brown WRAC - Pre-1993 Bullion £3.00

W1F406 Sergeant's Rank Stripes (Female UDR Issue) Green On Scarlet Embroidered £3.50

W1C865 Sergeant's Rank Stripes (Women's Royal Army Corps) Green On Beech Brown Embroidered £2.00

W1F456 Staff Sergeant Rank Badge (QARANC) Red On Grey Square QC Woven £3.50

W2N533 WO1 Rank Badge - QA Royal Army Nursing Corps Red On Grey Square QC Woven £5.00

W2C135 WO2 (RQMS) Rank Badge (WRAC - Crown In Laurels) Green On Beech Brown QC Embroidered £3.00

W2H864 WO2 (RQMS) Rank Badge - QARANC Red On Grey Square QC Woven £3.00

W2B210 WO2 Rank Badge (Crown) - Women's Royal Army Corps On Beech Brown QC Bullion £6.00

W3E410 (Single) QARANC Lieutenant - Gold On Red Rank Slide Embroidered £3.50

Shoulder Titles (Metal)

X2F713 W 1814 (Single) ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) 1938-1949 Brass £4.00

Shoulder Titles (Sew-on)

X3M627 (Single) Nautical / Training Corps Blue On Navy Blue QC Embroidered £4.00

X3O008 (Single) St. Brigid's / School CCF (Welsh Female Cadet Unit) White On Navy Blue Embroidered £4.00

X3O009 (Single) St. Brigid's / School CCF (Welsh Female Cadet Unit) Yellow On Green Embroidered £4.00

X3F710 (Single) Women's Royal Army / Corps White On Beech Brown Embroidered £3.50

Shoulder Titles (Slip-on)

X4F731 (Single) QARANC Grey Epaulette Slide With Red Vertical Stripe Staff Nurse Class 2 Felt £4.00

X4F730 (Single) QARANC Plain Red Epaulette Slide Staff Nurse Class 1 Cotton £4.00

Trade, Proficiency & Qualification Badges

Y1D657 EL 119A 5-Pointed Star (Driver - Women's Royal Army Corps) Green On Beech Brown Embroidered £2.50

Y1D656 EL 108A B In Wreath - B Trades (Women's Royal Army Corps) Green On Beech Brown Embroidered £1.75

Y1F315 Pre-1993 Crossed Swords & WRAC Badge (PTI) - Red On White Vest Badge - Shield QC Embroidered £6.00

Royal Air Force Insignia

Z1N953 Cap badge Women's Royal Air Force Full Size - Sew-On QC A/A £4.00