WW2 British Leicestershire Regiment Cap Badge

The WW2 British Leicestershire Regiment Cap Badge served as the official insignia worn by members of the Leicestershire Regiment during the Second World War. Manufactured in brass, this badge features a tiger standing on a plinth inscribed with the regiment’s name, “LEICESTERSHIRE,” and is topped with a crowned scroll. The tiger motif reflects the regiment’s historical service in India and is a distinctive symbol associated with the unit since the 19th century. Cap badges like this were typically affixed to the front of the regimental headdress, including the service cap and field cap, and functioned as both a decorative and identifying emblem. Measuring approximately 4.5 cm by 4 cm, the badge is secured with slider fittings on the reverse for attachment to headgear. This item represents an example of British military insignia used during WW2, illustrating the traditions and identity of the Leicestershire Regiment during that period.