Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment Gilt Officer Collar Badges – Pair (1882-1958 Pattern)

Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment collar badges, pair (1882–1958 pattern), original matching examples of British Army regimental insignia associated with the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment.

Manufactured in metal as a matching left and right-hand pair, these collar badges were worn on the service dress uniform by officers of the Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment from 1882 until 1958. Their long period of service reflects the enduring traditions of one of Britain’s most distinguished county infantry regiments.

The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by amalgamating the 33rd (The Duke of Wellington’s) Regiment of Foot and the 76th Regiment of Foot. Recruiting primarily from the West Riding of Yorkshire, the regiment inherited a proud history dating back to the early eighteenth century. It maintained a close association with Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, whose name it proudly bore.

This pattern of collar badge was worn during many of the regiment’s most notable campaigns, including the Second Boer War, the First World War, and World War II. Throughout these conflicts, the regiment served with distinction in South Africa, on the Western Front, at Gallipoli, in Italy, Burma, North Africa, and Northwest Europe, earning numerous battle honours for gallantry and service.

The 1882–1958 pattern remained in use until the introduction of updated insignia following post-war uniform changes, making it one of the longest-serving collar badge designs in the British Army. Original matched pairs are increasingly sought after by collectors due to their extended service life, historical significance, and association with one of Britain’s most respected infantry regiments.

Manufactured in gilt brass with original attachment fittings to the reverse, this matching pair represents an authentic and historically significant piece of British regimental history.

Dimensions

Approx. 26mm height each

Condition

Good overall original condition, with crisp detailing and an attractive age-related patina. Light wear, minor surface marks, and signs of service use and storage may be present. Both badges retain their original reverse fittings, which remain intact and secure. No significant damage or repairs evident unless otherwise noted.