WW2 British Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment Cap Badge

The WW2 British Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment Cap Badge is a distinctive military insignia worn by members of the Royal Highland Regiment, commonly known as the Black Watch, during the Second World War. The badge is crafted in a traditional star-shaped design, featuring a central motif of St. Andrew holding a saltire cross, encircled by a wreath of thistle leaves and surmounted by a crown. Inscribed across the outer band is the regimental title. Produced in metal, the badge was typically affixed to the soldiers’ headdress, such as the Tam o’ Shanter or Glengarry, serving as a symbol of regimental identity and pride. The Black Watch has a longstanding history within British military tradition, with its badges reflecting both heritage and function. This example is representative of the cap badges used during the 1939–1945 period and illustrates the emblematic elements associated with the regiment’s service in WW2.