Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry cap badge, original blackened example of the King’s Crown pattern worn by Territorial Army personnel of the regiment. This badge displays the regiment’s distinctive device in clear relief, incorporating the Maltese cross with the battalion title “Buckinghamshire Battalion” in a circlet, surmounted by the King’s Crown, all finished in a darkened (blackened) metal typical of light infantry insignia.
The blackened finish reflects long-standing rifle and light infantry traditions of subdued insignia, designed to reduce visibility in the field while maintaining regimental identity. The King’s Crown indicates issues during the reigns of monarchs before 1953, placing this example within the early to mid-twentieth century. The Buckinghamshire Battalion formed part of the Territorial Army structure of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, contributing to both home defence and active service during the World Wars.
Manufactured in blackened brass, this original badge provides a well-defined representation of British light infantry insignia of the period. Such pieces are collected as examples of Territorial Army memorabilia, British Army cap badges, and regimental insignia associated with light infantry traditions.
Dimensions
Approx. 46mm height
Condition
Very good overall condition with a worn blackened finish and crisp detailing. Reverse fittings remain intact and functional. No significant damage or repairs are evident.
Ref; John Gaylor ‘Military Badge Collecting’ page 67, plate 21a, C-3
Kipling and King Vol.II Page 418, Plate 1737 height 46mm width 34mm,
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