A restrike cap badge of the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars, conforming to the short-lived 1953–1958 pattern and featuring the Queen’s Crown, denoting the Elizabeth II era. This British cavalry regiment cap badge displays the 4th Hussars insignia, consisting of a “IV” in white metal with a gilding metal circlet reading “QUEEN’S OWN HUSSARS” in clear relief, sumnounted by the Queen’s crown. Below is a white metal scroll with the motto “Mente et Manu” (With Mind and Hand). Designed for wear on service dress caps, it represents a collectable example of British cavalry militaria, Queen’s Crown military badges, and 4th Queen’s Own Hussars regimental insignia, suitable for display, reference, or completion of non-original collections of Commonwealth military badges. The reverse is fitted with a hook slider for secure attachment.
Dimensions
Approx. 45mm x 30mm
Condition
Excellent overall condition with a clean finish. Relief detail remains crisp and well defined. The reverse fitting is intact and secure, with no evidence of damage, repair, or alteration. This well-presenting restrike cap badge is suitable for collectors of British Army cavalry memorabilia, Queen’s Crown insignia, and historic military collectables.
Ref;
John Gaylor ‘Military Badge Collecting’ Page 10, Plate 1 E-2, Kipling and King Vol.1 page 212, plate 756. height 42mm width 27mm
