WW2 British King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regiment Cap Badge

The WW2 British King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regiment Cap Badge is a metal insignia worn by soldiers of this infantry regiment during the Second World War. The badge typically features the regiment’s distinctive design: a strung bugle horn surmounted by the regimental name or initials. This symbol is associated with light infantry traditions in the British Army, where quick communication was essential on the battlefield. The cap badge was affixed to the front of the regimental headdress, such as the service dress cap or beret, signifying the wearer’s unit affiliation. The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) served in various campaigns and theaters during World War II, and its insignia remains a collectable item reflecting the history and heritage of the unit. Materials and manufacturing techniques of wartime badges include stamped brass or white metal, frequently with a slider or lugs on the reverse for attachment.