WW2 British 16th County of London Regiment Queen’s Westminster Rifles Cap Badge

The WW2 British 16th County of London Regiment Queen’s Westminster Rifles Cap Badge is an original insignia issued to a Territorial Army unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The 16th (County of London) Battalion, known as the Queen’s Westminster Rifles, was part of the London Regiment and had a long history dating back to its founding in the 19th century. The cap badge typically features a crowned Maltese cross, often bearing the regimental motto and a central device such as the Tudor rose or the regiment’s cypher. The badge is usually made from brass or white metal, and was worn on the service dress cap by soldiers to signify unit affiliation. Such badges serve as historical identifiers, reflecting the traditions and distinctions of the regiment. This example represents both the lineage and operational contributions of the Queen’s Westminster Rifles throughout their service in the Second World War.