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.

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King’s Regiment (Liverpool) (1902-27 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original with Lugs
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A genuine cap badge. King’s Regiment (Liverpool) (1902-27 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original with Lugs. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
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.
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (c.1926-34 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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An authentic cap badge. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (c.1926-34 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Lancastrian Brigade (1953-68 Pattern) Anodised Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown
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An original anodised cap badge. Lancastrian Brigade (1953-68 Pattern) Anodised Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Essex Regiment Anodised Cap Badge
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A genuine anodised cap badge of the Essex Regiment. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Queen’s Lancashire Regiment Anodised Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown
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An authentic anodised cap badge. Queen’s Lancashire Regiment Anodised Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown. A fine example of British military insignia.
Welsh Brigade Anodised Cap Badge
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An authentic anodised cap badge of the Welsh Brigade. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Cap Badge, Original. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Manchester Regiment Bimetal (1898-23 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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An authentic bi-metal cap badge. Manchester Regiment Bimetal (1898-23 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment Cap Badge, Original
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An authentic cap badge. Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment Cap Badge, Original. Of interest to the British badge collector.
King’s Regiment (Liverpool) (1902-27 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. King’s Regiment (Liverpool) (1902-27 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
North Staffordshire Regiment (Earlier Lug Version) Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. North Staffordshire Regiment (Earlier Lug Version) Cap Badge, Original. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Cheshire Regiment (1899-1922 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. Cheshire Regiment (1899-1922 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (1881-1908 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (1881-1908 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. A fine example of British military insignia.
8th Battalion (Leeds Rifles), West Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original
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A genuine cap badge. 8th Battalion (Leeds Rifles), West Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
King’s Regiment, Liverpool Pals Hallmark Silver Cap Badge, Original
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An authentic silver cap badge. King’s Regiment, Liverpool Pals Hallmark Silver Cap Badge, Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Manchester Regiment (1898-23 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Manchester Regiment (1898-23 Pattern). A quality addition to any British badge collection.
North Staffordshire Regiment Cap Badge, Original, Repaired
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An authentic cap badge. North Staffordshire Regiment Cap Badge, Original, Repaired. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Leicestershire Regiment (Pre-1946 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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An original cap badge. Leicestershire Regiment (Pre-1946 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. A fine example of British military insignia.
Royal Welch Fusiliers Plastic Economy Cap Badge
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An authentic cap badge of the Royal Welch Fusiliers Plastic Economy. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Northamptonshire Regiment (Post-1900 Pattern) Officer’s Cap Badge
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An officers’ cap badge of the Northamptonshire Regiment (Post-1900 Pattern). A fine example of British military insignia.
Royal Anglian Regiment Anodised Cap Badge
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A genuine anodised cap badge of the Royal Anglian Regiment. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Somerset Light Infantry Officer’s Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the Somerset Light Infantry. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Queen’s Regiment (1966-1992 Pattern) Anodised Cap Badge
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An original anodised cap badge of the Queen’s Regiment (1966-1992 Pattern). Of interest to the British badge collector.