Royal Hong Kong Defence Force White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown

Locally made neatly cast and detailed with sharp detail and two original copper loops to the reverse.
Circa 5.8cms tall. Worn 1st May 1951 - 1952 only, before a change of crown. The force consisted of all three services, viz - the Hong Kong Regiment, the Hong Kong Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and the Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force, which is reflected in the design, with the title strap on motto scroll; eagle, crossed swords and fouled anchor to voided centre Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 907 refers.

Code: 64204