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

13th (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert’s Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot Glengarry Cap Badge (1874-1881 Pattern) – Restrike
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A restrike glengarry badge of the 23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers). A collectable piece of British military insignia.
34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot Glengarry Cap Badge (1874-1881 Pattern) – Restrike
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A restrike glengarry badge of the 23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers). A collectable piece of British military insignia.
23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot Glengarry Cap Badge (1874-1881 Pattern) – Restrike
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A restrike glengarry badge of the 23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers). A collectable piece of British military insignia.
1st Aberdeenshire Rifle Volunteers Shako Cap Badge – Restrike
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An authentic shako plate of the 3rd LANARKSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS SHAKO PLATE. A fine example of British military insignia.
4th (King’s Own) Regiment of Foot Glengarry Cap Badge – Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the 4th, 5th, 6th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot Glengarry Cap Badge – Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the 4th, 5th, 6th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
11th (North Devonshire) Regiment of Foot Glengarry Cap Badge – Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the 4th, 5th, 6th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot Glengarry Cap Badge – Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the 4th, 5th, 6th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
17th (Leicestershire) Regiment of Foot Glengarry Cap Badge – Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the 4th, 5th, 6th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort’s Own) Cap Badge (1956-1958 Pattern), Restrike
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A genuine anodised cap badge of the Rifle Brigade (Pre-1952). A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Lancashire Fusiliers Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Lancashire Fusiliers. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surrey) (1924-1959 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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A restrike cap badge of the Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surrey) (1924-59 Pattern). A fine example of British military insignia.
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment (1947-1958 Pattern) Officer’s Silverplate and Enamel Beret Cap Badge
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An authentic cap badge. Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment (1919-1958 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Band of the King’s Division (1994-2022 Pattern) Enamel Cap Badge
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A restrike cap badge of the King’s Regiment (Liverpool) (1927-1958 Pattern) Beret. A fine example of British military insignia.
Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Blackened Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original
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A genuine cap badge. Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Blackened Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Seaforth Highlanders (1881–1961 Pattern) Glengarry Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine World War I era glengarry badge of the Seaforth Highlanders WWI-Era. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Royal Welch Fusiliers (1922-2006 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine bi-metal cap badge of the Royal Welch Fusiliers (1922-2006). Of interest to the British badge collector.
96th Regiment of Foot (1874–1881 Pattern) Glengarry Badge, Restrike
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An authentic glengarry badge. 96th Regiment OR’s g/m GLENGARRY BADGE QVC re-strike. A fine example of British military insignia.
Royal Welsh Fusiliers (1916-1918 Economy Brass Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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A restrike cap badge of the Restrike Royal Welsh Fusiliers Gilding Metal. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Norfolk Regiment (1898-1922 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Norfolk Regiment (1898-1922 Pattern). A collectable piece of British military insignia.
East Surrey Regiment Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Restrike
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An authentic cap badge. East Surrey Regiment Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Dorset Regiment (1951-1958 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A genuine cap badge. Dorset Regiment (1951-1958 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) (1916-1918 Economy Brass Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike brass cap badge of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) (1916-1918 Economy Brass Pattern). A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Wiltshire Regiment (Duke of Edinburgh’s) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Wiltshire Regiment (Duke of Edinburgh’s). A collectable piece of British military insignia.