Victorian King’s Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) cap badge, original issue example dating to the reign of Queen Victoria. This badge displays the regiment’s distinctive device in sharp relief, incorporating a crowned Maltese cross with battle honours to the arms, centred upon a strung bugle horn and surmounted by a Victorian crown, all executed in brass characteristic of rifle regiment insignia.
The bugle horn is the traditional emblem of rifle regiments, symbolising light infantry tactics, skirmishing, and rapid manoeuvre. The Maltese cross form reflects accumulated battle honours and regimental prestige, while the blackened finish follows the long-established custom of rifle units to wear subdued insignia. The King’s Royal Rifle Corps, originally raised in 1755, earned distinction in numerous campaigns, including the Napoleonic Wars and throughout the Victorian era.
Manufactured in brass rather than blackened metal, this original example provides a well-defined representation of nineteenth-century British Army rifle regiment insignia. Victorian KRRC cap badges are highly collectable as examples of early British militaria, rifle regiment heritage, and period uniform fittings.
Dimensions
Approx. 45mm height
Condition
Good overall condition consistent with age. The brass finish shows light patina, with detailing remaining clear. Reverse fittings stretched but are intact and functional. No significant damage or repairs are evident.
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