WW2 British Royal Scots Regiment 4th/5th Battalion Cap Badge

The WW2 British Royal Scots Regiment 4th/5th Battalion Cap Badge is an example of the insignia issued to members of one of the British Army’s oldest infantry regiments during the Second World War. This badge represents the combined 4th and 5th Battalions of the Royal Scots, reflecting the unit amalgamation commonly occurring within the Territorial Army structure. Crafted in white metal, the badge features the regiment’s distinctive monogram set within a starburst pattern, surmounted by a crown. The design incorporates elements symbolic of the regiment’s Scottish identity and history, including a saltire background and a thistle motif. Cap badges served as important markers of unit affiliation and were worn on the service dress cap by all ranks. Such items are characteristic of British military uniform insignia from the 1939–1945 period and are of interest for historical study, collection, or as reference material in researching WW2 British Army units and their insignia.