WW1 British BEF Black Watch Cap Badge

The WW1 British BEF Black Watch Cap Badge is a military insignia worn by members of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of the British Army during the First World War. Established in 1881, the Black Watch served as part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) deployed to the Western Front in 1914. The cap badge features a detailed design bearing the St. Andrew’s cross with a central figure of St. Andrew, as well as the regimental motto and a coronet above. Constructed from brass or white metal, the badge was typically affixed to the glengarry or tam o’shanter, distinguishing members of this noted Highland infantry regiment. This piece represents a specific regimental identifier from the WW1 period and provides insight into British military insignia practices and uniform regulations of the era. The badge’s distinctive design is closely associated with the history and traditions of the Black Watch regiment.