WW2 British 17th/21st Lancers Cap Badge

The WW2 British 17th/21st Lancers Cap Badge represents the insignia worn by members of the 17th/21st Lancers regiment during the Second World War. This unit, formed in 1922 by the amalgamation of the 17th and 21st Lancers, was part of the British Army’s cavalry and later armored regiments. The cap badge features the regiment’s distinctive emblem: crossed lances with pennons and a central skull and crossbones motif, accompanied by the motto “Or Glory.” Constructed from white metal, the badge is designed to be affixed to the service cap. The manufacturing style and materials are typical of British military insignia from the wartime period. The badge played a role in identifying regimental affiliation and symbolized the traditions inherited from both predecessor units. It serves as a representative artifact of British cavalry and armored corps history during World War II.