WW2 British Hertfordshire Regiment OSD Officer’s Collar Insignia Single

The WW2 British Hertfordshire Regiment OSD Officer’s Collar Insignia (Single) is an original item issued to officers of the Hertfordshire Regiment during the Second World War. This collar badge is constructed in bronze, following the OSD (Officers’ Service Dress) standard adopted by British Army officers. The insignia features the regiment’s distinctive emblem, which typically includes the hart crossing a ford, symbolizing Hertfordshire. Designed for attachment to the officer’s service dress collar, such insignia were worn in pairs, identifying the rank and regimental affiliation of the wearer. The badge’s design, size, and finish are consistent with wartime production, reflecting the materials and manufacturing techniques of the era. This particular example is offered as a single badge, suitable for collectors seeking to complete or replace an original set. Items like this provide insight into regimental identity and British Army uniform regulations during the 1939–1945 period.