WW1 British BEF Bugler Trade Patch

The WW1 British BEF Bugler Trade Patch is an authentic military insignia worn by buglers serving with the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War. This patch was typically affixed to the uniform sleeve and identified soldiers who held the specific duty of bugler, responsible for sounding calls and signals on the bugle during daily routines and in combat situations. The design features a stylized bugle horn, which was standard across regiments to indicate the role regardless of unit affiliation. Made from embroidered cloth, the patch was produced in several variants, subject to slight differences in manufacturing based on regimental supply and available materials during wartime. Trade patches such as this were a key part of British Army uniform insignia, helping to denote specialized skills and roles within the ranks. The use of distinctive trade badges like the Bugler Patch continued in various forms throughout both World Wars.