A scarce original Victorian era Corps of Royal Engineers cap badge, 1898–1901 pattern. Die-struck brass construction featuring the crowned Garter belt with “Royal Engineers” surrounding the Royal Cypher “VR” (Victoria Regina). Complete with original east-west eyed lugs on the reverse.
Condition: Good, crown slightly bent
Dimensions: Approx. 43mm x 38mm
A genuine and early example worn during the late Victorian period and the Second Boer War. Ideal for collectors of original British Army insignia, Victorian military badges, and Royal Engineers memorabilia.
ref: John Gaylor’s ‘Military Badge Collecting’ Page 100, plate 40.
