WW2 Beach ordnance shoulder title

Very rare WW2 Beach Ordnance cloth shoulder title, removed from uniform a truly salty old ‘been there’ badge.

During World War II, British military personnel assigned to beach groups played a crucial role in managing the logistics of amphibious landings. To identify their specific functions within these groups, they wore distinctive cloth shoulder titles on their uniforms. One such title was “BEACH ORDNANCE,” which indicated that the wearer was a member of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) attached to a beach group. These RAOC personnel were responsible for overseeing the supply and maintenance of weapons, ammunition, and other essential equipment during beach landings

While the “BEACH ORDNANCE” title specifically denoted RAOC personnel, other members of beach groups wore shoulder titles corresponding to their respective corps or services, such as the Royal Engineers or Royal Army Service Corps.