Royal Army Dental Corps RADC Officer's No 1 Dress Collar Badge - Kings Crown, Gaunt

A gorgeous two part riveted construction collar badge silver plate and gilt, facing right. Marked 'P' to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Two original D shaped loops. Gilt bright and no wear to silver plate. This was a short-lived pattern, having been introduced in 1948. King's crown so pre 1952.Churchill & Westlake No 383 refers.Comm SiSa