WW2 British King’s Royal Rifle Corps Bakelite Cap Badge

The WW2 British King’s Royal Rifle Corps Bakelite Cap Badge is an original uniform insignia worn by members of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps during the Second World War. This particular badge is made from Bakelite, an early form of plastic widely utilized during the war due to metal shortages. The badge features the regiment’s emblem, typically comprising a Maltese cross, bugle horn, and Royal Cypher, molded in brown or black Bakelite. Designed to be lightweight and durable, these cap badges were issued to both regular and reserve troops and were typically affixed to the front of the regimental cap. The use of Bakelite distinguishes these wartime badges from earlier or later metal versions, reflecting material adaptations necessitated by wartime conditions. The badge serves as a representation of the regiment and is valued by collectors as an artifact from Britain’s military history during the 1939–1945 period.