WW2 British 9th Lancers Cap Badge

The WW2 British 9th Lancers Cap Badge is a metal insignia historically worn by members of the 9th Queen’s Royal Lancers, a distinguished cavalry regiment of the British Army. The badge features the regiment’s distinctive design: crossed lances with pennons surmounted by a crown, and a scroll displaying the regimental name. During the Second World War, the 9th Lancers served in various key campaigns, including North Africa and Italy. Cap badges were an essential part of military uniform, serving as a symbol of regimental identity and pride. This example is representative of the type issued and worn on service dress caps by the regiment throughout the conflict. Constructed to military specifications, such badges were typically made from brass or white metal, depending on the period and issue. The design reflects the tradition and heritage of one of the British Army’s prominent cavalry units during WW2.