What are military cap badges?

Military cap badges are metal or cloth insignia worn on the front of a soldier's headgear to identify their regiment, corps, or unit. British Army cap badges have been issued since the late 19th century and are among the most widely collected militaria items.

How can I tell if a cap badge is original or a reproduction?

Original cap badges typically show age-related patina, have period-correct fixings (slider, lugs, or pin), and match known die-strike patterns. Reproductions often have sharper edges, uniform colouring, and modern brooch-style pins. Weight and metal composition are also key indicators.

What makes a cap badge valuable?

Rarity, condition, and regiment determine value. Badges from disbanded or short-lived units command premiums. Officer's versions (often gilt or silver) are typically worth more than other-ranks brass versions. Pre-1914 badges are generally more valuable than later issues.

Cap Badges | Military Collectables | Jeremy Tenniswood Militaria

Royal Green Jackets Black Anodised Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown
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A genuine anodised cap badge. Royal Green Jackets Black Anodised Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
6th GURKHA RIFLES OFFICER’s QC Cord Boss cap badge
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An officers’ cap badge of the 6th GURKHA RIFLES OFFICER’s QC Cord Boss. A collectable piece of Gurkha military insignia.
Seaforth Highlands Glengarry Badge, White Metal Restrike
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A restrike white metal glengarry badge of the Seaforth Highlands Glengarry Badge. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
9th Gurkha Rifles (1903-1947 Pattern) Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the 9th Gurkha Rifles (1903-1947 Pattern) Cap Badge, King’s Crown. A fine example of Gurkha military insignia.
British Universal Pattern Helmet Plate Backing, Queen’s Crown
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A genuine helmet plate. British Universal Pattern Helmet Plate Backing, Queen’s Crown. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Northumberland Fusiliers (Pre-1937, 1st Type) Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. Northumberland Fusiliers (Pre-1937, 1st Type) Cap Badge, Original. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Mercian Regiment Helmet Plate
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An authentic helmet plate of the Mercian Regiment. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the 7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles. Of interest to the Gurkha badge collector.
Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) (1992-2007 Pattern) Cap Badge
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An original cap badge of the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) (1992-2022 Pattern). Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (RRF) Blackened Brass Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike brass cap badge of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (RRF) Blackened. A fine example of British military insignia.
25th Battalion (Frontiersmen) Royal Fusiliers Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the 25th Battalion (Frontiersmen) Royal Fusiliers. A fine example of British military insignia.
South Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Volunteers) Cap Badge, Bimetal Restrike
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A restrike bi-metal cap badge of the South Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Volunteers) Cap Badge. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR) (1994-2022 Pattern) Nickel-Plated Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown
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An original plated cap badge. Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR) (1994-2022 Pattern) Nickel-Plated Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown. Of interest to the Gurkha badge collector.
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (1934-1968 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (1934-1968 Pattern). A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment. Of interest to the British badge collector.
King’s Regiment (Liverpool) (1927-1958 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the King’s Regiment (Liverpool) (1927-1958 Pattern). Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Victorian King’s Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) Cap Badge, Original
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An original Victorian era cap badge. Victorian King’s Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) Cap Badge, Original. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Royal Regiment of Wales (1969–2006 Pattern) Anodised Cap Badge
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An original anodised cap badge of the Royal Regiment of Wales (1969–2006 Pattern). A fine example of British military insignia.
Royal Hampshire Regiment OSD King’s Crown Cap Badge
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An authentic cap badge of the Royal Hampshire Regiment OSD King’s Crown. A fine example of British military insignia.
Manchester Regiment (1902-1958 Pattern) Curved Brass Shoulder Title
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An original brass shoulder title of the Manchester Regiment (1902-1958 Pattern) Curved. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding) Officer’s Embroidered Beret Badge
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An officers’ embroidered beret badge of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding). A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own Yorkshire Regiment) (1958-2006 Pattern) Beret Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own Yorkshire Regiment) (1958-2006 Pattern) Beret. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Anodised Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown, Original
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An original anodised cap badge. Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Anodised Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown, Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Worcestershire Regiment (1898-1924 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. Worcestershire Regiment (1898-1924 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. Of interest to the British badge collector.