WW1 British BEF Royal Guernsey Regiment Cap Badge

The WW1 British BEF Royal Guernsey Regiment Cap Badge is a metal insignia originally issued to members of the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry during the First World War. This regiment, raised on the Channel Island of Guernsey in 1916, served as part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and participated in key actions on the Western Front. The badge typically features a central representation of the Guernsey crest, which includes the three leopards emblem, surmounted by a crown. Manufactured in brass, the design incorporates a scroll bearing the regiment’s name. The reverse side commonly has lugs or a slider for attachment to the service cap. The cap badge functioned both as a unit identifier and as part of the soldier’s dress uniform. Examples of this badge are collected as original military artifacts, reflecting the distinctive history and contributions of the Royal Guernsey Regiment during the First World War.