WW1 British BEF 2nd Battlaion Monmouthshire Regiment Brass Cap Badge

The WW1 British BEF 2nd Battalion Monmouthshire Regiment Brass Cap Badge is an original insignia worn by members of the 2nd Battalion of the Monmouthshire Regiment during the First World War. Formed as part of the Territorial Force, the 2nd Battalion served with the British Expeditionary Force on the Western Front. The badge is crafted in brass and features the regiment’s distinct heraldic design, typically displaying a crowned circle encasing the Monmouthshire regimental motto and symbols, such as the Welsh dragon or oak leaves. The reverse side usually presents either lugs or a slider fixing for attachment to headdress. Cap badges of this type were standard issue for identification and esprit de corps throughout the British Army during WW1. This example reflects the detailed workmanship characteristic of early 20th-century military insignia and provides historical context for collectors and researchers interested in British military uniforms and regimental insignia.