WW2 British Tyneside Irish Northumberland Fusiliers Cap Badge

The WW2 British Tyneside Irish Northumberland Fusiliers Cap Badge is a military insignia worn by members of the Tyneside Irish battalions within the Northumberland Fusiliers during the Second World War. These battalions, originally formed during the First World War, retained a distinct identity within the regiment. The cap badge typically features a flaming grenade surmounted by St. Patrick’s Cross, reflecting the Irish heritage of the Tyneside units, along with a scroll bearing the regimental title. Crafted from brass or white metal, the badge would be worn on the service cap as part of the standard uniform. The design reflects both regimental affiliation and regional identity. Cap badges like this were an important element of British military dress, serving as a symbol of unit pride and tradition. This item is of interest to collectors and historians studying British regimental history and the contributions of regional battalions during World War II.