WW2 British Long Range Desert Group LRDG Cap Badge

The WW2 British Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) Cap Badge is a military insignia associated with the Long Range Desert Group, a reconnaissance and raiding unit formed in 1940. The badge features a distinctive design, usually depicting a scorpion, which was emblematic of the unit’s operations in the North African desert. Constructed from metal, the cap badge was typically worn on the side cap or bush hat as part of the group’s uniform. The LRDG played a significant role in the Western Desert Campaign, conducting deep-penetration patrols, gathering intelligence, and supporting special operations behind enemy lines. The badge reflects the unique identity of the unit and is an important artifact for collectors of British military insignia and World War II memorabilia. Original examples are notable for their period-specific construction and manufacture, often bearing details indicative of wartime production. This item represents the distinctive service and contributions of the LRDG during World War II.