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

The Welsh Regiment WW1 Pattern Cap Badge, Original
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An original World War I era cap badge. The Welsh Regiment WW1 Pattern Cap Badge, Original. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Rifle Brigade (Pre-1902 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Rifle Brigade (Pre-1902 Pattern). A collectable piece of British military insignia.
22nd of Foot (Cheshire Regiment) Badge
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An authentic badge of the 22nd of Foot (Cheshire Regiment). Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment Cap Badge, Nickel Plated
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An original plated cap badge of the Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment Cap Badge, Nickel. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
2nd Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment Pouch Badge
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An original pouch badge of the 2nd Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Fur Cap Badge
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An original cap badge of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Fur. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (The West Riding) Helmet Plate Badge Centre
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A genuine helmet plate. Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (The West Riding) Helmet Plate Badge Centre. A fine example of British military insignia.
Manchester Regiment Bimetal (1898-23 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine bi-metal cap badge. Manchester Regiment Bimetal (1898-23 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
The Loyal Regiment Cap Badge
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An original cap badge of the The Loyal Regiment. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Suffolk Regiment (1902-1953 Pattern) Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original
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A genuine cap badge. Suffolk Regiment (1902-1953 Pattern) Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original. A fine example of British military insignia.
Prince of Wales’s Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) Helmet Plate Centre
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An original helmet plate. Prince of Wales’s Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) Helmet Plate Centre. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment Cap Badge, Anodised
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An original anodised cap badge of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment Cap Badge. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment Cap Badge, Original
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An original cap badge. Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment Cap Badge, Original. A fine example of British military insignia.
Bedfordshire Regiment Cap Badge, Gilding Metal, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Bedfordshire Regiment Cap Badge, Gilding Metal. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Lincolnshire Regiment Bimetal Cap Badge, Original
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An original bi-metal cap badge. Lincolnshire Regiment Bimetal Cap Badge, Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Prince of Wales’s Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Prince of Wales’s Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians). Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Royal Sussex Regiment Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. Royal Sussex Regiment Cap Badge, Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (The West Riding) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (The West Riding). A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Bedfordshire Regiment Cap Badge (1898-1922 Pattern) Cap Badge, White Metal, Restrike
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A restrike white metal cap badge of the Bedfordshire Regiment Cap Badge (1898-1922 Pattern) Cap Badge. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Princess of Wales Royal Regiment (POWRR) OR Enamel Cap Badge
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A genuine enamel cap badge of the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment (POWRR). Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Princess of Wales Royal Regiment (POWRR) Officer Quality Enamel Cap Badge
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An officers’ enamel cap badge of the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment (POWRR) Officer Quality. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Blackened Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Blackened Cap Badge, King’s Crown. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Buckinghamshire Battalion Restrike Cap Badge, King’s Crown
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A restrike cap badge. Buckinghamshire Battalion Restrike Cap Badge, King’s Crown. A fine example of British military insignia.
Notts and Derby Sherwood Foresters Officer’s Bi-Metal Cap Badge – King’s Crown Restrike
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A restrike bi-metal cap badge of the Notts and Derby Sherwood Foresters Officer’s Bi-Metal Cap Badge – King’s Crown. A fine example of British military insignia.