Submarine Badge, Royal Navy, United Kingdom

British Royal Navy Submarine Service first issued badges to crew members during the 1950s and adopted the dolphin badge in use today in 1972. The “Dolphin” is a second specialisation earned after completing initial training in a chosen trade and is a symbol of respect and achievement valued by the wearer and the other arms of the British Forces.

Photograph features Lieutenants Maxine Stiles (L), Alex Olsson (C) and Penny Thackray (R) © Crown, Royal Navy, MOD London