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

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.
KINGS 1898 to 1922 bi/m cap badge
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An authentic cap badge of the KINGS 1898 to 1922 bi/m. A fine example of British military insignia.
Home Counties Brigade Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Home Counties Brigade. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Hertfordshire Regiment Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original
£15.00 Add to basket

An authentic cap badge. Hertfordshire Regiment Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Hertfordshire Regiment (1908-19 Pattern) OSD Cap Badge, Original
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An original cap badge. Hertfordshire Regiment (1908-19 Pattern) OSD Cap Badge, Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Hertfordshire Regiment (1909-1920 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Hertfordshire Regiment (1909-1920 Pattern). A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Herefordshire Regiment Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Herefordshire Regiment. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). Of interest to the British badge collector.
Hampshire Regiment (1898-1947 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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An original cap badge. Hampshire Regiment (1898-1947 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. A fine example of British military insignia.
Gloucestershire Regiment Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Gloucestershire Regiment. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Welch Regiment (1923-1969 Pattern) Silver Plate and Gilt Cap Badge
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An authentic silver cap badge of the Welch Regiment (1923-1969 Pattern) Silver Plate and. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Gloucestershire Regiment Back Badge, Restrike
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A restrike badge of the Gloucestershire Regiment Back. Sought after by the British militaria collector.