HMTS Cable Laying Ship Chief Petty Officer cap badge

A rare original early post 1953 period 'Her Majesty's Telegraph Ship Chief Petty Officer cable ship cap badge'; fine quality gold bullion embroidered example surmounted by a Queen's Crown, the silver plated raised rope edged central device depicting a fretted 'Father Time' on black velvet pad. Very good used condition. Height 69mm. HMTS Cable Ships owners: General Post Office (1945—1969) Post Office (1969—1970) Cable & Wireless Ltd. (1970—1977)