Nothing feels more authentic than an original - these British Army Rank Slides (Sergeant) are no exceptions. The white cotton embroidery on the rough brown wool will be the perfect addition to your British re-enactment kit or they would look great as part of a display. Each chevron is approximately 15cm in length and a width of 7.5cm.
Key Features
Material – Rough Wool with cotton embroidery
Authentic Feel. These feel like they belong in wartime Britain.
Worn on WW2 battledress tunics but can be used for WW1.
Flexible Material makes it easy to sew onto your tunic.
Description
Our Rank chevrons are made from rough brown wool with white cotton embroidery, which gives them that authentic feeling that every impressionist craves. These particular Original British Army Rank Chevrons were worn by NCOs(Non-Commissioned Officers) in the British Army from 1920 to 1953. Their versatility makes them a perfect choice whether you are looking for WW1 or WW2 British Army re-enactment.
The rank of Sergeant was awarded to senior enlisted soldiers within a platoon or troop, acting as second-in-command. Many also had specialist roles. They have the important role of advising and assisting junior officers.
A must-have for anyone looking for a precise part of a British re-enactment kit or as part of a display piece.
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At the beginning of the Second World War, the British Army was ill-prepared and small in comparison to its enemies. During the early war years, Britain suffered defeat after defeat – fortunately, this changed with the introduction of the Soviets and Americans into the war. The cracking of the enigma code was an important factor in the British change of fortune. By September 1945, over 3.5 million Men and Women had served in the British Army, suffering 720,000 casualties.
Only two armoured divisions (1st and 7th) were formed at the outbreak of the Second World War. When the UK declared war on the advancing Germans, the National Service Act was passed and all fit men between the ages of 18 and 21 were required to register for training. By the end of 1939, the British Army had over 1.1 million men. The size of the army peaked at 2.2 million men in June 1945. It is estimated that approximately 3 million men served during the war – 10 million less than the Heer Army.