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

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, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry White Metal Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Restrike
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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.
NOTTS and DERBY SHERWOOD FORESTERS KC OR’s bi-metal cap badge Original
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An authentic bi-metal cap badge. NOTTS and DERBY SHERWOOD FORESTERS KC OR’s bi-metal cap badge Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Essex Regiment Officer Service Dress Cap Badge
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An officers’ cap badge of the Essex Regiment Officer Service Dress. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Original South Staffordshire Regiment Cap Badge, Queen Victoria Crown
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A genuine Victorian era cap badge. Original South Staffordshire Regiment Cap Badge, Queen Victoria Crown. Of interest to the British badge collector.
East Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge, Victorian Crown, Original
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An original Victorian era cap badge. East Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge, Victorian Crown, Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Wessex Brigade Anodised Cap Badge
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A genuine anodised cap badge of the Wessex Brigade. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own Yorkshire Regiment) (1908-1952 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own Yorkshire Regiment) (1908-1952 Pattern). A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Yorkshire Regiment Bronzed Cap Badge
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An authentic cap badge of the Yorkshire Regiment Bronzed. A fine example of British military insignia.
Yorkshire Brigade Anodised Cap Badge
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A genuine anodised cap badge of the Yorkshire Brigade. A fine example of British military insignia.
Liverpool Scottish, The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders (1937-67 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original, by J. R. Gaunt
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A genuine cap badge. Liverpool Scottish, The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders (1937-67 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original, by J. R. Gaunt. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire (1958-2006 Pattern) Silver Plate Cap Badge
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An authentic silver cap badge of the Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire (1958-2006 Pattern) Silver Plate. Of interest to the British badge collector.