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

Staffordshire Regiment (1959-2007 Pattern) Anodised Cap Badge
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An authentic anodised cap badge of the Staffordshire Regiment (1959-2007 Pattern). A fine example of British military insignia.
North Staffordshire Officer Quality Cap Badge
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An officers’ cap badge of the North Staffordshire Officer Quality. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Northamptonshire Regiment (Post-1900 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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An original cap badge. Northamptonshire Regiment (Post-1900 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Northamptonshire Regiment (Pre-1900/Flag and Long Key Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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An original cap badge. Northamptonshire Regiment (Pre-1900/Flag and Long Key Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Norfolk Regiment Cap Badge (1898-1922 Pattern), Gilding Metal Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Norfolk Regiment Cap Badge (1898-1922 Pattern), Gilding Metal. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
NGS SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY bi/m cap badge
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An original cap badge of the NGS SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY bi/m. Of interest to the British badge collector.
King’s Shropshire Light Infantry (KSLI) Beret Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry (KSLI) Beret. A fine example of British military insignia.
NGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS Q.V.C. OFFICERS HP silv.pl
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An officers’ badge. NGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS Q.V.C. OFFICERS HP silv.pl. Of interest to the British badge collector.
King’s Own Scottish Borderers King’s Crown, White Metal Restrike
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A restrike white metal badge of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers King’s Crown. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
London Volunteer Rifles (1914-1919 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the London Volunteer Rifles (1914-1919 Pattern). A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Manchester Regiment (1950-1958 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Manchester Regiment (1950-1958 Pattern). Of interest to the British badge collector.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Territorials Anodised Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown
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An authentic anodised cap badge. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Territorials Anodised Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Middlesex Regiment Sergeants Cap Badge, White Metal Restrike
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A restrike white metal cap badge of the Middlesex Regiment Sergeants Cap Badge. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Middlesex Regiment Bimetal Cap Badge, Original
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An authentic bi-metal cap badge. Middlesex Regiment Bimetal Cap Badge, Original. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Manchester Regiment Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. Manchester Regiment Cap Badge, Original. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Original Malay States Volunteer Rifles King’s Crown Cap Badge
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An original cap badge of the Original Malay States Volunteer Rifles King’s Crown. Of interest to the badge collector.
LOYAL REGIMENT KC 1922-53 bi-m cap badge
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An authentic cap badge of the LOYAL REGIMENT KC 1922-53 bi-m. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (1896-1901 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (1896-1901 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Militia Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, King’s Crown, Bimetal Restrike
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A restrike bi-metal badge of the Militia Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, King’s Crown. A fine example of British military insignia.
Prince of Wales’s Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) Cap Badge
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A genuine cap badge of the Prince of Wales’s Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians). Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (2006-2022 Pattern) Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown
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An original cap badge. Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (2006-2022 Pattern) Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown. A fine example of British military insignia.
King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) (1950-1968 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) (1950-1968 Pattern). A fine example of British military insignia.
King’s Own Royal Border Regiment (1959–2006 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the King’s Own Royal Border Regiment (1959–2006 Pattern). A fine example of British military insignia.
King’s Regiment (Liverpool) (1927-1958 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. King’s Regiment (Liverpool) (1927-1958 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. Of interest to the British badge collector.