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British Army Regimental Cap Badges, WW2. Combination Image. Photograph
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About This Work
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World War Two British Army Regimental Cap Badges
Top row: Left to right
King's Regiment Liverpool
King's Regiment, Manchester, right: Royal Fusiliers (see below)
Right: Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), featuring a traditional silver-colored or white metal flaming grenade design surmounted by a crown, with the central garter and Tudor rose motif.
Key Features
- Design: A classic flaming grenade motif representing the historical role of fusiliers.
- Central Insignia: The Garter bearing the motto surrounding the traditional English Rose.
- Crown: Detailed royal crown element positioned right below the base of the grenade's flame.
Bottom row: Left to right
British Royal Marines cap and beret badge (King’s Crown) featuring a laurel wreath, a globe showing parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia, and the royal crest with a lion standing upon a crown.
· Design Elements: Includes a central globe inscribed with "Europe, Africa, and Asia" (commemorating the corps' battle honours), encircled by a laurel wreath.
· Symbolism: The lion and crown surmounting the badge signify the "Royal" designation bestowed by King George III in 1802.
· Usage: Worn historically and in modern times on the headdress of Royal
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Royal Tank Regiment with King’s Crown
Royal Garrison Artillery with King’s Crown and small tunic button below