WW2 British The Royal Highlanders Black Watch Cap Badge

The WW2 British The Royal Highlanders Black Watch Cap Badge is a military insignia worn by members of the Royal Highland Regiment, commonly known as the Black Watch, during the Second World War. The badge features a prominent design of the figure of St. Andrew holding a saltire cross, set against a star-shaped background composed of thistle and leaf elements. Above the central figure, a scroll displays the regiment’s title. Manufactured from brass or white metal, depending on the rank and period, these badges were affixed to the headgear, specifically the Glengarry or Tam o’ Shanter, as part of the standard uniform. The Black Watch is one of Scotland’s most distinguished infantry regiments, with a lineage dating back to the early 18th century. This cap badge is notable for its symbolic representation of Scottish heritage and the historical role of the regiment in the British Army during World War II.