British Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers REME Officers Bullion Wire Cap Badge

The British Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) Officers Bullion Wire Cap Badge is a distinctive emblem worn by commissioned officers of the REME branch within the British Army. This cap badge features intricate hand-embroidered bullion wire, typically crafted from gold and silver-colored threads, which form the Corps’ iconic insignia. The design incorporates an eight-pointed star, a crowned laurel wreath, and the REME’s symbol of a horse rearing upon a globe, illustrating the Corps’ worldwide technical support role. This badge is mounted on dark backing material suitable for attachment to an officer’s service dress cap. The use of bullion wire denotes the officer rank and adds a level of craftsmanship and prestige. REME was established in 1942, and its officers have worn variations of this badge as part of their formal uniform ever since, signifying their affiliation and service within the military’s engineering and technical support corps.