9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales’s) cap badge, produced in bimetal. This British Army cavalry cap badge displays the recognised 9th/12th Royal Lancers insignia in crisp relief, incorporating the regiment’s distinctive crossed lances, Prince of Wales’s feathers and scroll reading “IX-XII”, summounted by the Queen’s crown.
Introduced following the amalgamation of the 9th Queen’s Royal Lancers and the 12th Royal Lancers in 1960, this restrike cap badge reflects the regiment’s armoured cavalry role during the Cold War era. Intended for wear on service dress caps and berets, it represents a collectable example of British Army cavalry insignia and 9th/12th Royal Lancers regimental memorabilia. The reverse is fitted with a standard hook slider fitting for secure attachment.
Finish
Bimetal (gilding metal and white metal)
Dimensions
40mm x 35mm
Condition
Excellent overall condition, retaining a bright finish with minimal handling wear. Relief detailing remains clear and well defined, and the reverse fitting is intact and secure. No damage, repairs, or alterations are evident.
Reference
John Gaylor ‘Military Badge Collecting’ page 11, plate Kipling and King Vol.II Page 12, Plate 1902 Height, width
