WW2 British Inns of Court OTC Cap Badge

The WW2 British Inns of Court OTC Cap Badge is a military insignia worn by members of the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps during the Second World War. The badge features the unit’s distinctive design, typically incorporating a wreath and a sword motif, surmounted by a Tudor crown, reflecting the legal heritage and military service of the corps. The Inns of Court OTC played a significant role in officer training, drawing its membership mainly from the English legal profession and law students. Throughout the war, the corps was responsible for producing a considerable number of commissioned officers for the British Army. The brass or white metal construction, varying slightly between makers, is common among original examples from the period. Cap badges like this one would have been worn on the service dress cap, serving as both an identifier and symbol of affiliation. This item provides a tangible link to Britain’s military and legal traditions during World War II.