The Stories Behind Britain's Military Badges

Welcome to Heritage & History, where we explore the stories behind Britain's most iconic military cap badges, regiments, and emblems. From the symbolism of historic insignia to the proud traditions of the British Armed Forces, our articles celebrate the service, sacrifice, and heritage of the men and women who have worn them. Whether you're a veteran, serving member, collector, family historian, or military enthusiast, you'll find fascinating insights into the badges and regimental histories that continue to inspire generations.

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Light Infantry cap badge — silver stringed bugle horn on red backing, officially licensed reproduction

The Light Infantry Cap Badge: History, Symbolis...

The Light Infantry cap badge — a silver stringed bugle horn on a distinctive red backing — represents nearly four decades of service and centuries of inherited light infantry tradition....

The Light Infantry Cap Badge: History, Symbolis...

The Light Infantry cap badge — a silver stringed bugle horn on a distinctive red backing — represents nearly four decades of service and centuries of inherited light infantry tradition....

The Rifles cap badge — silver strung bugle horn surmounted by the Royal Crown, officially licensed

The Rifles Cap Badge: History, Symbolism & Meaning

An authoritative guide to The Rifles cap badge — its design, heraldic symbolism, Golden Threads, operational heritage and collector guidance, researched to museum standard.

The Rifles Cap Badge: History, Symbolism & Meaning

An authoritative guide to The Rifles cap badge — its design, heraldic symbolism, Golden Threads, operational heritage and collector guidance, researched to museum standard.

The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment cap badge — gilding metal, dead gilt and burnished finish, featuring the Red Rose of Lancaster charged with the Royal Crown within a Fontenoy Laurel Wreath, with the motto Nec Aspera Terrent on a scroll beneath.

The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment Cap Badge: His...

A comprehensive guide to the cap badge of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border) — covering its history, heraldic symbolism, the Army Dress Committee's documented role in...

The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment Cap Badge: His...

A comprehensive guide to the cap badge of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border) — covering its history, heraldic symbolism, the Army Dress Committee's documented role in...

The History of the Rhodesian Light Infantry Beret Badge — a silver bugle horn badge with lion and regimental scroll, displayed on a dark leather surface

The Rhodesian Light Infantry Cap Badge: History...

The Rhodesian Light Infantry cap badge is one of the most recognisable pieces of Commonwealth light infantry heraldry from the late twentieth century. This guide covers the history of the...

The Rhodesian Light Infantry Cap Badge: History...

The Rhodesian Light Infantry cap badge is one of the most recognisable pieces of Commonwealth light infantry heraldry from the late twentieth century. This guide covers the history of the...

Royal Tank Regiment cap badge — King's Crown version — showing the rhomboid First World War tank, laurel wreath and Fear Naught motto scroll, displayed against a dark leather background

The Royal Tank Regiment Cap Badge: History, Sym...

The Royal Tank Regiment cap badge is unique in British military insignia — it depicts the weapon from which the regiment originated. Explore the history, symbolism and meaning of the...

The Royal Tank Regiment Cap Badge: History, Sym...

The Royal Tank Regiment cap badge is unique in British military insignia — it depicts the weapon from which the regiment originated. Explore the history, symbolism and meaning of the...

Royal Artillery cap badge — field gun with Ubique and Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt mottos beneath the Royal Crown

The Royal Artillery Cap Badge: History, Symboli...

The Royal Artillery cap badge is unique in British military insignia — its motto Ubique replaces all battle honours, recognising service everywhere British forces have fought. Explore the history, symbolism...

The Royal Artillery Cap Badge: History, Symboli...

The Royal Artillery cap badge is unique in British military insignia — its motto Ubique replaces all battle honours, recognising service everywhere British forces have fought. Explore the history, symbolism...