WW1 British BEF 8th Irish Regiment Liverpool Cap Badge

The WW1 British BEF 8th Irish Regiment Liverpool Cap Badge is a metal insignia worn by members of the 8th (Irish) Battalion, King’s (Liverpool) Regiment during the First World War. This cap badge reflects the distinctive heritage of the regiment, which was part of the British Expeditionary Force deployed to the Western Front. The badge features traditional Irish symbols, such as the harp, and includes a scroll inscribed with the regiment’s name. Constructed from brass, this example retains the original period design with a robust lug fastening to the reverse, intended for attachment to the service cap. The King’s (Liverpool) Regiment has a long history, and badges such as this were issued to help identify units and foster regimental pride. Items like this are valued for their historical association with the Liverpool Regiment’s contributions during WW1 and for illustrating British military insignia design of the era.