British Leicestershire and Rutland Fire Service Cap Badge

The British Leicestershire and Rutland Fire Service Cap Badge is an official insignia worn by personnel of the fire service covering the Leicestershire and Rutland region in England. The badge is constructed from metal, often featuring a chrome or white metal finish, and is designed to be affixed to the front of a service cap. It typically displays a crowned eight-pointed star, with a central circular emblem incorporating the county crest, which may show heraldic symbols representing Leicestershire and Rutland. The design reflects the regional identity of the service and signifies the wearer’s affiliation with the local fire brigade. Cap badges such as this one have been used by fire services throughout the United Kingdom during the 20th and early 21st centuries to denote rank, division, or service. This item is of interest to collectors of British fire service memorabilia, as well as those focused on regional military and civil service insignia.