WW1 British BEF 2nd Battlaion Monmouthshire Regiment White Metal Cap Badge (1)

The WW1 British BEF 2nd Battalion Monmouthshire Regiment White Metal Cap Badge is an example of regimental insignia issued during the First World War to members of the British Expeditionary Force. This badge, specific to the 2nd Battalion of the Monmouthshire Regiment, is crafted from white metal, a material commonly used for Territorial Force units’ insignia in this era. The design typically features a crowned wreath encircling the Garter Star, with the unit’s title inscribed on a scroll below. Worn on the service dress cap, the badge served as a symbol of regimental identity and esprit de corps. The Monmouthshire Regiment, part of the Territorial Force, played a significant role in mobilization and combat during WW1. Original examples of this badge are of interest to collectors of British military artifacts, particularly those focused on regimental history and insignia from the Great War period.