WW2 British The Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge

The Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge is a distinctive piece of British military insignia associated with the Gordon Highlanders regiment. Formed in 1881, the regiment served in various notable conflicts, including both World Wars. The badge typically features a stag’s head on a coronet, reflecting the regiment’s Scottish heritage, surrounded by a wreath of thistles. “Gordon Highlanders” is usually inscribed on a scroll below or around the central motif. Constructed from brass or white metal, the badge was worn on the headdress of enlisted men and non-commissioned officers as part of their uniform. Cap badges such as this served as a symbol of regimental identity and pride, as well as a means of distinguishing between different units. This example represents the period when the regiment was actively involved in service during the Second World War, and it reflects the traditions and design elements characteristic of British military insignia from the era.