WW1 British BEF Caernarvon and Denbigh Yeomanry Cap Badge

The WW1 British BEF Caernarvon and Denbigh Yeomanry Cap Badge is a military insignia issued during the First World War to members of the Caernarvon and Denbigh Yeomanry, a territorial cavalry regiment from North Wales. This badge was worn on the service dress cap and served as a regimental identifier within the British Expeditionary Force (BEF). The design typically features the Prince of Wales’s feathers, coronet, and motto, signifying the regiment’s Welsh origins and royal affiliation. Below the main emblem, a scroll bears the name “Caernarvon & Denbigh Yeomanry.” Constructed from bi-metal or brass, the badge measures approximately 45mm in height and includes lugs or a slider on the reverse for attachment. Badges of this type were standard issue to all ranks and are notable for their distinct regional and historical affiliations. This item exemplifies British military insignia from the 1914–1918 period