WW1 British BEF Army Veterinary Corps Cap Badge

The WW1 British BEF Army Veterinary Corps Cap Badge is an original insignia worn by members of the Army Veterinary Corps during the First World War. This badge was part of the uniform of personnel responsible for the care and treatment of horses and other animals serving with the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) on the Western Front and other theatres. The design typically features the Royal Crest—comprising a crown, lion, and unicorn—alongside a scroll bearing the corps’ name. Constructed from brass or bi-metal, the badge includes a slider or lug fittings for attachment to a service cap. Measuring approximately 4–5 cm in height, it was an essential identifier for corps members, reflecting their vital logistical and medical role in wartime operations. This cap badge is of interest to military historians and collectors as a representation of the specialized branches that supported the British Army during World War I.