WW1 British BEF 2nd King Edward the 7th’s Own Gurkha Rifles Officer’s Cap Badge

The WW1 British BEF 2nd King Edward the 7th’s Own Gurkha Rifles Officer’s Cap Badge is a military insignia associated with the British Indian Army during the First World War. This specific badge was worn by officers serving in the 2nd Battalion of the regiment, known for its distinct affiliation with King Edward VII. The design typically features crossed kukris, the traditional Gurkha knives, surmounted by a crown, often accompanied by a scroll bearing the regiment’s name. The badge was fashioned from metal and intended for wear on the service cap as a symbol of regimental identity and officer rank. The 2nd Gurkha Rifles regiment was part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and served in various campaigns during World War I. Badges such as this provide historical insight into the uniforms and insignia used by regimental officers in the early twentieth century.