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.

Heritage & History

Royal Armoured Corps cap badge featuring mailed fist, RAC monogram and King's Crown

Royal Armoured Corps Cap Badge: History, Symbol...

The Royal Armoured Corps cap badge features a clenched mailed fist, RAC monogram, radiating arrows, and Royal Crown — symbolising the protection, firepower, and mobility of Britain's armoured forces.

Royal Armoured Corps Cap Badge: History, Symbol...

The Royal Armoured Corps cap badge features a clenched mailed fist, RAC monogram, radiating arrows, and Royal Crown — symbolising the protection, firepower, and mobility of Britain's armoured forces.

The King's Royal Hussars cap badge featuring the Prussian Eagle with FR cypher and crown, set against a dark heritage background

The King's Royal Hussars Cap Badge: History, Sy...

The King's Royal Hussars cap badge — dominated by the Prussian Eagle granted in 1798 — is one of the most historically distinctive cavalry badges in the British Army. Explore...

The King's Royal Hussars Cap Badge: History, Sy...

The King's Royal Hussars cap badge — dominated by the Prussian Eagle granted in 1798 — is one of the most historically distinctive cavalry badges in the British Army. Explore...

The Queen's Regiment cap badge featuring the Tudor Dragon within the Garter, surmounted by the Prince of Wales's Feathers and Coronet, with the Queen's Regiment scroll below — history, origins, symbolism and tradition

The Queen's Regiment Cap Badge: History, Symbol...

A comprehensive guide to The Queen's Regiment cap badge — exploring the regiment's formation in 1966, the heraldic symbolism of the Tudor Dragon, Prince of Wales's Feathers and Coronet, Garter...

The Queen's Regiment Cap Badge: History, Symbol...

A comprehensive guide to The Queen's Regiment cap badge — exploring the regiment's formation in 1966, the heraldic symbolism of the Tudor Dragon, Prince of Wales's Feathers and Coronet, Garter...

The History of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment — Origins, Symbolism and Tradition — featuring the full colour cap badge with Tudor Dragon, Hampshire Rose, Prince of Wales's Feathers, and Garter

The History and Meaning of the Princess of Wale...

The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment cap badge is one of the most heraldically complex pieces of British infantry insignia in service today. This article explores its composite design, the...

The History and Meaning of the Princess of Wale...

The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment cap badge is one of the most heraldically complex pieces of British infantry insignia in service today. This article explores its composite design, the...

The Royal Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge — featuring the White Rose of York, heraldic lion holding a pennon, and Yorkshire scroll

The Royal Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge: History...

The Royal Yorkshire Regiment cap badge is one of the most distinctively regional pieces of British infantry insignia in service today. This article explores its heraldic elements, the regiment's formation...

The Royal Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge: History...

The Royal Yorkshire Regiment cap badge is one of the most distinctively regional pieces of British infantry insignia in service today. This article explores its heraldic elements, the regiment's formation...

Army Air Corps cap badge — eagle within laurel wreath beneath King's Crown, with the words Origins, Symbolism, Tradition and Vigilance

The History and Meaning of the Army Air Corps C...

A definitive guide to the Army Air Corps cap badge — combining military aviation history, heraldic analysis, Crown variation dating, and collector insight across eight decades of British Army aviation.

The History and Meaning of the Army Air Corps C...

A definitive guide to the Army Air Corps cap badge — combining military aviation history, heraldic analysis, Crown variation dating, and collector insight across eight decades of British Army aviation.