NCO Arm Badge Variants 1963-Today 1 piece badge, note the silver blocks between the LDY letters. Possibly made by J R Gaunt London/Birmingham. 2 piece possibly made by Firmin London. 2 piece possibly made by Firmin London, the initials "VW" scratched into the rear of the crown. 1 piece modern copy of the 2 piece badge. This is made locally, in Loughborough, for the F (LDY) Squadron Cadets. The "LDY" comes from the manufacturer as white metal and then painted gold using modelling paints. Bullion NCO Arm Badges (Blues Dress) Made by Hand & Lock of London since 3rd of August 1962, official pattern direct from LDYPAO Regiment.