WW1 British BEF Queen Victoria Rifles Cap Badge

The WW1 British BEF Queen Victoria Rifles Cap Badge is an original military insignia issued to members of the Queen Victoria’s Rifles, a volunteer infantry regiment of the British Army active during the First World War. This regiment formed part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and was officially designated as the 9th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment. The cap badge typically features a Maltese cross surmounted by a crown, with the regimental title inscribed around the central device. Constructed from brass or white metal, the badge was worn on the service dress cap as a symbol of regimental identity and loyalty. The unit served on the Western Front and other theaters during the war, playing a significant role in major engagements. This badge offers insight into British Army insignia practices of the period and is a representative artifact for those researching or collecting First World War regimental history.