WW1 BEF British Glasgow Highlanders 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge

The WW1 BEF British Glasgow Highlanders 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge is a metal insignia originally worn by members of the 9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion, a unit of the Highland Light Infantry that served in the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War. The badge typically features the battalion’s distinctive regimental design, incorporating elements such as a stag’s head and thistle, reflecting its Scottish heritage. Made from brass or white metal, the badge would have been affixed to a service dress cap, denoting the wearer’s battalion and regimental allegiance. The 9th Battalion was notable for its recruitment from Glasgow and its service on the Western Front. Cap badges of this type were standard-issue items, subject to official design standards, and played an important role in military identification and esprit de corps. This piece provides a tangible link to the history and traditions of the Glasgow Highlanders during the First World War.