WW2 British Notts and Derby Regiment Cap Badge

The WW2 British Notts and Derby Regiment Cap Badge is an original insignia worn by members of the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment, commonly known as the Sherwood Foresters, during the Second World War. The badge is typically made from brass and features the regiment’s distinctive sphinx emblem positioned above a tablet inscribed with “Egypt,” referencing the regiment’s historic involvement in the Egyptian campaign. Below, a scroll bears the titles “Notts & Derby.” Cap badges such as this were standard issue for soldiers and worn on the service dress cap as part of regimental identification. The design reflects the unit’s heritage and distinguished service within the British Army. This item is representative of British military insignia of the era and offers insight into the regimental system and traditions maintained during World War Two. The badge dimensions and fixing method may vary slightly due to manufacturer differences during wartime production.