16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot Glengarry Cap Badge – Restrike

16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot Glengarry cap badge, restrike example based on the historic insignia of the 16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot. This regiment, later known as the Bedfordshire Regiment, formed part of the British Army’s line infantry and served in numerous campaigns throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.

The badge design features the regiment’s distinctive Maltese cross design, incorporating Queen Victoria’s crown and wreath with a central “16” number

Glengarry badges of this type were worn on the traditional Scottish-style Glengarry cap, adopted for undress or field wear across various regiments. These badges served as clear indicators of regimental affiliation while maintaining established uniform conventions.

This restrike example has been produced to replicate the appearance and detailing of original period badges. While not of original manufacture, it provides an accurate and accessible representation suitable for collectors, display, or reenactment purposes.

Manufactured in brass with standard fittings to the reverse, this example offers a durable and well-defined representation of British regimental insignia. Badges of the 16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment are widely collected within British militaria, particularly for their distinctive sphinx motif and historical associations.

Dimensions
Approx. 57mm height

Condition
Excellent overall condition as a restrike, with crisp detailing and a clean, well-finished surface. Minimal signs of handling or storage wear may be present. Reverse fittings are intact and secure. No damage or repairs are evident.