Vintage Royal Navy HMS Gambia C48 Bullion Wire Blazer Badge 10cm ShipCrest Patch For Sale

For sale is a beautifully detailed vintage HMS Gambia (C48) Royal Navy ship\'s crest blazer badge. This high-quality insignia is intricately hand-embroidered using traditional gold bullion wire and colored silk threads on a premium black wool backing.The design features the official wartime-approved circular rope border surmounted by a Naval Crown, centering the historic colonial emblem of an African elephant and palm tree.The embroidered circle measures approximately 100mm (10cm) in diameter, with the total backing cloth extending to roughly 110mm.Excellent vintage condition. The wire remains bright with no major tarnishing, fraying, or loose threads. The reverse features a clean, intact black paper/buckram protective backing cloth, indicating professional manufacture.HMS Gambia was a Fiji-class light cruiser that served with distinction during WWII in both the Royal Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).Perfect addition for collectors of naval memorabilia, veteran blazer restorations, or WWII cruiser history enthusiasts.