British Royal Corps of Transport Staybright Cap Badge

The British Royal Corps of Transport Staybright Cap Badge is a distinctive insignia associated with the Royal Corps of Transport, which served as a logistical support arm of the British Army from 1965 to 1993. Manufactured from anodised aluminium, commonly known as “Staybright,” this badge features a design incorporating a laurel wreath, surmounted by a crown, with the regimental cipher and a central wheeled motif symbolizing transport duties. The Staybright construction ensured resistance to tarnishing, maintaining the badge’s bright appearance with minimal maintenance, in line with post-war innovations in army accoutrements. This cap badge was issued to personnel for wear on service dress caps, signifying membership in the corps responsible for the movement and supply of troops and equipment. As a military insignia, it offers historical insight into the British Army’s organizational structure and uniform development during the late 20th century. The badge remains of interest to collectors of British military memorabilia.