WW2 British Reconnaissance Corps White Metal Cap Badge

The WW2 British Reconnaissance Corps White Metal Cap Badge is an original insignia issued to members of the British Army’s Reconnaissance Corps during the Second World War. The badge is cast in white metal and features a central design of two stylized, crossed lightning bolts surmounted by an upright spear, with the word “RECONNAISSANCE” on a scroll at the base. This emblem was worn on the front of the service cap or beret and signified attachment to the specialized Reconnaissance Corps, which was established in 1941 to provide intelligence about enemy positions and terrain ahead of advancing Allied forces. The badge’s distinct design reflects the corps’ emphasis on speed, observation, and communication. It typically measures approximately 55mm by 40mm and includes lugs or a slider on the reverse for attachment. This example represents standard issue for enlisted ranks during the period 1941–1946, prior to the corps’ disbandment.