Non Substantive Badges

Non Substantive Badges

A Non-substantive Badge is to indicate a Qualification and not a Rank.
They are worn on both Collars by Petty Officers and on the right Arm by other Ratings.

Basic badge = AB class 2 - not fully operationally trained
Basic Badge + 1 star above the branch logo = AB class 1 - fully operationally trained, usually to NVQ level 2
Basic Badge + 1 star above the branch logo and one below = Leading Hand qualified - able to complete complicated tasks
Basic Badge + 1 crown above the branch logo = Petty Officer qualified - able to complete more complicated tasks
Basic Badge + 1 crown above the branch logo, badge appears on the left breast = Chief Petty Officer - the most qualified branch badge
Basic Badge + 1 crown above the branch logo and 1 star below = Chief Staff (obsolete)

There were also Higher Badges with 1 Crown and 2 or 3 Stars issued.
If available,you will find them in the Items Description.

Ranking:

White - printed on white for the Work Dress
Tropical- Embroidery on white for the No.6 Tropical Uniform
Blue - Embroidery on blue
Bullion - Wire Embroidery on blue, handmade