WW1 British Hampshire Regiment Glengarry Badge

This item is a World War I-era Glengarry badge for the British Hampshire Regiment. The badge typically features the regiment’s distinctive design, which includes a crowned rose surrounded by laurel and oak leaves, with the regiment’s title inscribed on a scroll below. Made from brass or white metal, Glengarry badges were worn on the Glengarry cap, a traditional form of Scottish military headdress adopted by several British Army regiments for both ceremonial and field use. The Hampshire Regiment, established in 1881, served in various theaters during the First World War, including the Western Front and Gallipoli. Badges such as this example were issued to help identify soldiers and provide unit cohesion. Glengarry badges are notable for their detailed insignia, reflecting regimental pride and heritage. This piece represents a typical insignia issued to members of the Hampshire Regiment during WWI and serves as an example of period British military uniform accoutrements.