WW1 British BEF Gloucestershire Regiment Back Badge

The WW1 British BEF Gloucestershire Regiment Back Badge is a distinctive military insignia associated with the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Unique to the Gloucestershire Regiment, the back badge was worn on the rear of the headdress, above the neck, a tradition that dates back to the regiment’s service in Egypt at the Battle of Alexandria in 1801. The badge typically features a brass or white metal sphinx emblem, referencing the regiment’s historic campaign. During the First World War, members of the Gloucestershire Regiment continued this tradition while serving on the Western Front and other theatres. The back badge served as a mark of regimental identity and pride, setting the Gloucestershire Regiment apart from other units. This item provides a tangible link to a distinguished military tradition and the distinctive dress regulations upheld by the regiment during the 1914–1918 conflict.