British Army Artists Rifles 21st SAS Cap Badge

The British Army Artists Rifles 21st SAS Cap Badge is a military insignia originally associated with the Artists Rifles, later designated as 21st Special Air Service Regiment (Artists) (Reserve). Formed in 1860, the Artists Rifles began as a volunteer unit composed primarily of artists and members of related professions. After distinguished service in the First and Second World Wars, the unit transitioned into the Territorial Army’s 21 SAS (R) in 1947. The cap badge typically features a lyre surmounted by a laurel wreath, reflecting the unit’s creative origins, with additional elements symbolizing its later Special Air Service association. This badge would have been worn on the uniform cap by personnel serving in the 21 SAS (R), representing their regimental identity and heritage. The badge is issued in metal, often finished in a darkened or blackened tone suitable for camouflage and ease of recognition among members of the regiment.