WW1 British BEF Rifle Brigade Collar Insignia Single

This item is a single collar insignia from the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) Rifle Brigade, dating to the First World War. The insignia is typically constructed from brass and displays the distinctive design associated with the Rifle Brigade, featuring a bugle horn motif, which served as the regiment’s primary emblem. Collar insignia like this example were worn on the uniform to denote regimental affiliation and were usually affixed to each side of the collar. The Rifle Brigade, also known as the Prince Consort’s Own, formed a significant component of the British infantry during the Great War, serving in a wide range of engagements on the Western Front and elsewhere. This single collar badge would have been part of the full set issued to soldiers in the regiment. Such original pieces provide tangible links to the military history and uniform regulation of the British Army during the 1914–1918 period.