British Royal Marine Light Infantry Glengarry Cap Badge

The British Royal Marine Light Infantry Glengarry Cap Badge is a distinctive historical military insignia originally worn by members of the Royal Marine Light Infantry. This badge was typically affixed to the glengarry cap, a form of Scottish-inspired side cap adopted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The design usually features a globe and laurel wreath motif, surmounted by a crown, symbolizing the Royal Marines’ global service and allegiance to the British Crown. The central globe is often accompanied by a scroll bearing the inscription “Royal Marine Light Infantry.” Constructed of brass or white metal, the badge includes lugs or a slider on the reverse for attachment. These insignias served as a distinguishing feature for regimental identification and rank. The use of the Glengarry and its associated badge was phased out as uniform regulations evolved, making these items representative artifacts of military history associated with the Royal Marines.