WW2 British 13th/18th Royal Hussars Cap Badge

This is a World War II-era cap badge from the British 13th/18th Royal Hussars regiment. Formed in 1922 through the amalgamation of the 13th and 18th Hussars, this cavalry regiment served primarily as an armored unit during the Second World War. The cap badge typically features a central silvered fern leaf, surmounted by a gilt crown, and overlaid with the intertwined numerals “13” and “18,” reflecting the combined heritage of the regiment. The regimental motto, “Pro Rege et Patria” (“For King and Country”), often appears as part of the design on a scroll beneath the central emblem. These badges were worn on the service caps of enlisted soldiers and officers, serving as a distinctive unit insignia. The 13th/18th Royal Hussars played a notable role in several key campaigns, including Normandy and Northwest Europe. This badge is a representative artifact of British armored units during the Second World War.