Royal Tank Regiment King's Crown Cap Badge Display Frame
Official MOD-Licensed Military Heritage Display Piece
Celebrate the proud heritage of the Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) with this officially licensed King's Crown Cap Badge Display Frame. The Royal Tank Regiment traces its origins to the Heavy Branch of the Machine Gun Corps, established in 1916 to operate the newly developed tank during the First World War. Following its success on the Western Front, it became the Tank Corps in July 1917 before being granted the title Royal Tank Corps by King George V in 1923 in recognition of its distinguished service. In 1939, it adopted its present name, the Royal Tank Regiment, becoming the senior regiment of the Royal Armoured Corps and the oldest tank regiment in the world.
Since the first use of tanks in battle at Flers-Courcelette on 15 September 1916, the Royal Tank Regiment has remained at the forefront of armoured warfare. Its soldiers have served with distinction throughout the First and Second World Wars, Korea, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan, earning a reputation for courage, professionalism and innovation. Today, the Regiment continues to serve as one of the British Army's principal armoured fighting regiments, proudly upholding its famous motto, Fear Naught.
This display frame features the King's Crown pattern of the Royal Tank Regiment cap badge, reflecting the official design introduced following the accession of His Majesty King Charles III. The return to the Tudor Crown marks the first change to the Regiment's cap badge since the adoption of the Queen's Crown following the accession of Queen Elizabeth II, continuing the long-standing tradition of British military insignia reflecting the reigning Sovereign.
Product Features
- Official MOD-licensed product
- Precision 3D-printed full-colour cap badge reproduction
- Hand made military regimental coloured frame backing
- Premium deep shadow box display frame
- Ready to hang straight from the box
- Made to order in the United Kingdom
Specifications
📐 Dimensions: 35 cm × 35 cm × 6 cm deep shadow box frame
🎨 Cap Badge: Precision 3D-printed full-colour Royal Tank Regiment King's Crown cap badge reproduction
🖼️ Frame Backing: Hand made military regimental coloured backing, individually produced to complement the Royal Tank Regiment's heritage
🏭 Made to Order: Produced and finished in the United Kingdom
📦 Dispatch: Typically dispatched within 7–10 working days
About the Badge
The Royal Tank Regiment cap badge centres on a First World War Mark I tank, commemorating the Regiment's pioneering role in the birth of armoured warfare and its place as the world's oldest tank regiment. The tank symbolises innovation, determination and the revolutionary impact that armoured warfare has had on the modern battlefield.
Surrounding the tank is a laurel wreath, representing honour, achievement and distinguished military service. Above the wreath sits the King's Crown (Tudor Crown), identifying this as the current pattern of the cap badge introduced following the accession of His Majesty King Charles III. The adoption of the King's Crown continues the long-standing tradition of British military insignia reflecting the reigning Sovereign while preserving the Regiment's historic badge design.
Beneath the badge is the Regiment's famous motto, Fear Naught, a concise yet powerful expression of the courage, resilience and determination expected of every Royal Tank Regiment soldier. Together, these elements represent more than a century of armoured warfare, operational excellence and proud regimental tradition.
Ideal For
- Royal Tank Regiment veterans
- Serving Royal Tank Regiment personnel
- Former Royal Tank Regiment personnel
- Members of the Royal Armoured Corps
- Military collectors
- Regimental display collections
- Retirement and presentation gifts
- British Army memorabilia enthusiasts
Official Licensed Product
Intellectual Property of the Secretary of State for Defence is used under licence. This commemorative display piece is produced under official licence for display purposes and is not an item of official military issue.
