Royal Leicestershire Regiment (1946-1964 Pattern) Anodised Beret Badge

An original anodised aluminium beret badge to the Royal Leicestershire Regiment, worn between 1946 and 1964, prior to the regiment’s amalgamation into the Royal Anglian Regiment. This is the post-war staybrite pattern, introduced in the late 1950s to replace traditional brass badges with lightweight, maintenance-free alternatives.

The badge features the regiment’s emblem: a royal tiger passant guardant, standing above a scroll inscribed “Royal Leicestershire”, surmounted by the battle honour “Hindoostan”. The design is die-struck in aluminium and finished in a silver-tone anodised coating, as typical of issue badges worn on the beret and No.2 Dress during the final years of the regiment’s independent existence.

The reverse is fitted with a long slider for secure attachment to the beret.

Condition: Very Good
Dimensions: Approx. 38mm x 32mm

Gaylor P.32 Pl.