WW2 British Royal Marines Cap Badge

The WW2 British Royal Marines Cap Badge is an emblem worn by members of the Royal Marines during the Second World War. The design typically features a globe, symbolizing the corps’ global service, surrounded by a laurel wreath with a crown positioned at the top, and a scroll bearing the motto “Gibraltar” or “Per Mare Per Terram” (“By Sea, By Land”). Constructed from brass or white metal, the badge usually measures approximately 45mm in height. It was affixed to the headdress of Royal Marines personnel as part of their standard uniform insignia. The cap badge represents the Royal Marines’ heritage, traditions, and role within the British Armed Forces during the conflict. This piece reflects the insignia conventions of British military badges from the period, offering a key visual identifier for one of the United Kingdom’s oldest military units. It holds interest for collectors and historians of WWII militaria and British regimental artifacts.