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
