WW1 British BEF Welch Regiment Cap Badge

The WW1 British BEF Welch Regiment Cap Badge is an original military insignia issued to members of the Welch Regiment serving with the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Made from brass, this cap badge features the distinctive regimental badge design, typically incorporating the Prince of Wales’s feathers, coronet, and the motto “Ich Dien,” all set above a scroll inscribed with “The Welch.” The badge would have been worn on the service dress cap, serving as both a mark of identity and a source of regimental pride. It measures approximately 4.5 x 4 cm and is fitted with slider or lug fastenings for attachment. Such badges provide insight into British military history and are valued for their association with specific units active during significant conflicts, including the Western Front. This artifact is relevant to collectors and historians with an interest in WW1 British militaria and regimental insignia.