WW2 British North of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry Cap Badge

The WW2 British North of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry Cap Badge is a military insignia associated with the North of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry, a unit of the British Army. This badge was worn on the headdress as part of the military uniform during the Second World War. The design typically features a crowned harp, representing Ireland, encircled by a garter inscribed with the unit’s title. The construction is commonly of brass or white metal, and the reverse side may display lugs or a slider for attachment to headgear. The cap badge served both as an identifier of regimental affiliation and as a symbol of regional and unit heritage. The North of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry played a role in the territorial defense forces within the United Kingdom, with members performing various duties including home defense and support tasks. Original examples from the WWII period are of interest to collectors due to their historical and regimental significance.