16th/5th The Queen’s Royal Lancers anodised cap badge of the pattern worn between 1953 and 1993 by the 16th/5th The Queen’s Royal Lancers of the British Army. This British Army cavalry cap badge displays the recognised insignia of the regiment in clear relief, incorporating the crossed lances and number “16” bones device above a scroll bearing the regimental title “The Queen’s Lancers”. The badge is surmounted by the Queen’s Crown, reflecting the pattern authorised during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The badge reflects the regiment’s armoured cavalry role during the Cold War period following the amalgamation of the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922, and it remained in use until the regiment’s amalgamation in 1993.
Manufactured in anodised aluminium consistent with post-war British Army beret insignia, this example represents the lightweight pattern widely adopted for everyday service dress. 16th/5th The Queen’s Royal Lancers cap badges are collected as examples of modern British Army cavalry militaria, regimental insignia of the Royal Armoured Corps, and historic uniform hardware.
Dimensions
Approx. 44mm height x 47mm width
Condition
Excellent condition with a clean anodised surface and crisp detailing throughout. The reverse slider fitting is intact and secure. No damage, repairs, or alterations are evident.
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