Scots Guards Guardsman’s cap badge of the pattern worn by soldiers of the Scots Guards of the British Army. This British Army Foot Guards cap badge displays the recognised insignia of the regiment in clear relief, incorporating the eight-pointed Star of the Order of the Thistle as the principal device. At the centre appears the thistle of Scotland surrounded by the strap and motto “Nemo Me Impune Lacessit,” meaning “No one provokes me with impunity,” a motto long associated with Scottish heraldry.
The Scots Guards trace their origins to 1642 and form one of the regiments of Foot Guards within the Household Division. The badge reflects the regiment’s Scottish identity and its long-standing role in both ceremonial duties and operational service. The Star of the Order of the Thistle, Scotland’s highest order of chivalry, forms the defining element of the insignia and is characteristic of Scots Guards headdress badges worn throughout the modern period.
Manufactured in brass consistent with service dress wear, this Guardsman’s pattern example provides a clear representation of the traditional regimental design. Scots Guards cap badges are collected as examples of Household Division militaria, British Army Guards insignia, and historic regimental uniform hardware.
Dimensions
Approx. 45mm height x 42mm width
Condition
Very good overall condition with crisp detailing throughout. The reverse lugs are intact and secure. No damage, repairs, or alterations are evident.
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