WW1 British BEF The West Riding Regiment Collar Insignia Single

The WW1 British BEF The West Riding Regiment Collar Insignia Single is an original military badge issued to members of the West Riding Regiment during the First World War. Constructed from brass, this insignia was designed for wear on the uniform collar and features the distinctive heraldic elements associated with the regiment. The West Riding Regiment, officially known as the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, was part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) deployed on the Western Front. Collar insignia such as this one served both to indicate regimental affiliation and to contribute to the uniform’s overall identification system. The item typically shows the regiment’s emblem in detailed relief, with a rear attachment suitable for affixing to a uniform. This single piece represents a standard issue item from the period 1914–1918 and provides a representative example of British Army insignia used by infantry units during World War I.