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

8th (Isle of Wight, Princess Beatrice’s Own) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment Cap Badge, Original
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An original cap badge. 8th (Isle of Wight, Princess Beatrice’s Own) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment Cap Badge, Original. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Victorian Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) (1896-1901 Pattern) Cap Badge, Victorian Crown, Original
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An original Victorian era cap badge. Victorian Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) (1896-1901 Pattern) Cap Badge, Victorian Crown, Original. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Essex Regiment Officer Service Dress Badge by J. R. Gaunt
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An officers’ badge. Essex Regiment Officer Service Dress Badge by J. R. Gaunt. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Cap Badge, Original. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
East Surrey Regiment Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original, Repaired
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An original cap badge. East Surrey Regiment Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original, Repaired. A fine example of British military insignia.
Gloucestershire Regiment Anodised Back Badge
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An original anodised badge of the Gloucestershire Regiment Anodised Back. Of interest to the British badge collector.
King’s Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) Plastic Economy Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original
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A genuine cap badge. King’s Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) Plastic Economy Cap Badge, King’s Crown, Original. A fine example of British military insignia.
Essex Regiment (Small Pattern) Officer Service Dress Cap Badge
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An officers’ cap badge of the Essex Regiment (Small Pattern) Officer Service Dress. Of interest to the British badge collector.
Bedfordshire Regiment (1898-1919 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original, Repaired
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An authentic cap badge. Bedfordshire Regiment (1898-1919 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original, Repaired. A fine example of British military insignia.
Manchester Regiment Bimetal (1898-23 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original, Repaired
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An authentic bi-metal cap badge. Manchester Regiment Bimetal (1898-23 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original, Repaired. A fine example of British military insignia.
8th Battalion (Irish), King’s Regiment (Liverpool) Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the 8th Battalion (Irish), King’s Regiment (Liverpool). Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Lincolnshire Regiment (1902-45 Pattern) Officer Service Dress Cap Badge, Original
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An officers’ cap badge. Lincolnshire Regiment (1902-45 Pattern) Officer Service Dress Cap Badge, Original. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Economy Brass (c.1916-1918) Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine brass cap badge. Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Economy Brass (c.1916-1918) Cap Badge, Original. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Worcestershire Regiment (Small Pattern) Officer’s Service Dress Cap Badge
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An officers’ cap badge of the Worcestershire Regiment (Small Pattern) Officer’s Service Dress. A fine example of British military insignia.
Essex Regiment (Small Pattern) Officer Service Dress Badge by J. R. Gaunt
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An officers’ badge. Essex Regiment (Small Pattern) Officer Service Dress Badge by J. R. Gaunt. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Victorian Rifle Brigade (1898-1901 Pattern) Field Service Cap Badge, Original
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An original Victorian era cap badge. Victorian Rifle Brigade (1898-1901 Pattern) Field Service Cap Badge, Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
Ulster Defence Force (1970-1992 Pattern) Anodised Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown
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An authentic anodised cap badge. Ulster Defence Force (1970-1992 Pattern) Anodised Cap Badge, Queen’s Crown. A fine example of British military insignia.
Loyal (North Lancashire) Regiment (1953-70 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original
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An authentic cap badge. Loyal (North Lancashire) Regiment (1953-70 Pattern) Cap Badge, Original. Sought after by the British militaria collector.
4th Volunteer Battalion, Devonshire Regiment Cap Badge, Restrike
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A restrike cap badge of the 4th Volunteer Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. A fine example of British military insignia.
Northamptonshire Regiment Anodised Cap Badge
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A genuine anodised cap badge of the Northamptonshire Regiment. A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Rifle Brigade (Pre-1952) Anodised Cap Badge
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A genuine anodised cap badge of the Rifle Brigade (Pre-1952). A quality addition to any British badge collection.
Royal Warwickshire Regiment Anodised Cap Badge
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A genuine anodised cap badge of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. A fine example of British military insignia.
Essex Regiment Economy (c.1916-1918) Cap Badge, Original
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A genuine cap badge. Essex Regiment Economy (c.1916-1918) Cap Badge, Original. A collectable piece of British military insignia.
Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Cap Badge, Original
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An original cap badge. Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Cap Badge, Original. A fine example of British military insignia.