British Welsh Guards Staybright Cap Bage

The British Welsh Guards Staybright Cap Badge is a modern issue insignia worn by members of the Welsh Guards regiment of the British Army. Manufactured from anodised aluminum, commonly known as Staybright, this badge features a stylized representation of the leek, which serves as the traditional symbol of Wales and the regiment itself. The badge is designed for durability and to retain its shine with minimal maintenance, in contrast to earlier brass versions that required regular polishing. Typically affixed to the regimental headdress, such as the peaked cap or beret, the Staybright cap badge has been in use since the mid-20th century, following the wider introduction of anodised aluminum insignia in the British military. Cap badges function as important identifiers of regimental affiliation and unit heritage within the British Army. This example reflects the distinctive traditions of the Welsh Guards, an infantry regiment established in 1915 and forming part of the Household Division.