WW2 British Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment Cap Badge

This WW2 British Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment Cap Badge represents the insignia worn by members of the Black Watch during the Second World War. The badge is typically crafted from brass and features the regiment’s emblem: a crowned thistle set upon a star-shaped background, with the figure of Saint Andrew bearing a saltire (diagonal cross). Around the central design, a scroll bears the regiment’s title: “The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment).” This badge was designed to be affixed to the tam o’ shanter or glengarry cap, serving as an identifier for personnel of this distinguished regiment. The Black Watch played a significant role in numerous campaigns throughout WW2, and their insignia reflects both their Scottish heritage and their longstanding traditions within the British Army. Original cap badges such as this are of interest to collectors, historians, and those studying military uniforms of the era.