WW2 British 14th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles Cap Badge

The WW2 British 14th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles Cap Badge is an original example of insignia worn by members of the 14th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, during the Second World War. This cap badge is typically made from brass or white metal and features the regiment’s distinctive harp and crown motif, with the words “Royal Irish Rifles” inscribed on a scroll beneath the harp. The overall design reflects the historic identity of the regiment and its Irish heritage. Cap badges such as this were issued to soldiers and sewn or pinned onto the front of their regimental headdress, serving to indicate unit affiliation and esprit de corps. The 14th Battalion was part of the storied Royal Irish Rifles, a regiment initially raised in the 19th century and serving in various theatres of the First and Second World Wars. This item represents a tangible connection to British military history during the era.