WW2 British Royal Marines Cap Badge

The WW2 British Royal Marines Cap Badge is a military insignia worn by members of the Royal Marines during the Second World War. This badge is typically crafted from brass and features the regiment’s distinctive emblem: a globe surrounded by a laurel wreath, surmounted by a crown. The design also includes the symbolic anchor and the scroll bearing the motto “Gibraltar,” representing the historic capture of the Rock of Gibraltar in 1704. Measuring approximately 5 cm in height, the badge was affixed to the beret or peaked cap and signified the wearer’s association with the Royal Marines, an amphibious infantry force within the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy. During WW2, this badge served as both an identification and a symbol of the corps’ traditions and service. Variations may exist depending on the specific manufacturing period and maker, but the core design elements remained consistent throughout the conflict.