British 52nd Lowland Volunteers Staybright Cap Badge

The British 52nd Lowland Volunteers Staybright Cap Badge is an official military insignia issued to members of the 52nd Lowland Volunteers, a British Army Territorial unit. This badge is crafted in Staybright, a type of anodised aluminium introduced in the mid-20th century to provide a durable, maintenance-free alternative to traditional metal insignia. The design typically features heraldic elements associated with the regiment, such as the saltire cross, thistle, and the regimental title. Measuring approximately 4.5 cm by 4 cm, the badge is fitted with a slider on the reverse for attachment to the regimental headgear. The 52nd Lowland Volunteers were formed in 1967 as part of the reorganisation of the Territorial Army, drawing on the historic traditions and recruitment areas of Lowland Scotland. This cap badge reflects the unit’s identity during its period of service, prior to subsequent amalgamations within the British Army’s structural reforms.