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

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...

The History of the Women's Royal Army Corps Cap Badge — a silver lioness rampant within a gold laurel wreath surmounted by the Queen's Crown, with WRAC servicewomen in the background and the corps motto Suaviter in Modo, Fortiter in Re

The History and Meaning of The Women's Royal Ar...

Discover the history, symbolism and meaning of the Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC) cap badge — the only lioness on a British Army cap badge — and what it represents...

The History and Meaning of The Women's Royal Ar...

Discover the history, symbolism and meaning of the Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC) cap badge — the only lioness on a British Army cap badge — and what it represents...

The History of the Black Watch Cap Badge — Origins, Symbolism and Tradition. Featuring the Star of the Order of the Thistle with Saint Andrew, the Saltire and the motto Nemo Me Impune Lacessit.

The History and Meaning of The Black Watch Cap ...

Discover the history, symbolism and meaning of the Black Watch cap badge — from the Star of the Order of the Thistle and the motto Nemo Me Impune Lacessit to...

The History and Meaning of The Black Watch Cap ...

Discover the history, symbolism and meaning of the Black Watch cap badge — from the Star of the Order of the Thistle and the motto Nemo Me Impune Lacessit to...