British Army Light Infantry Staybright Cap Badge 2

The British Army Light Infantry Staybright Cap Badge is an official insignia issued to members of the Light Infantry regiments. Manufactured using Staybright, an anodized aluminum alloy, this badge offers a lightweight and highly polished finish designed to maintain its appearance without regular polishing. The emblem features the distinctive bugle horn, a symbol historically associated with light infantry units, surmounted by a crown. The reverse typically includes lugs or a slider for secure attachment to the cap. This badge was introduced in the mid-20th century, coinciding with the adoption of Staybright materials by the British Army to modernize uniform accoutrements and reduce maintenance requirements. The Light Infantry was formed in 1968 and continued as a distinguished regiment until its amalgamation into The Rifles in 2007. The Staybright cap badge thus represents a specific era in British military history and is commonly sought by collectors of post-war and modern British Army militaria.