{"product_id":"the-light-dragoons-kings-crown-cap-badge","title":"The Light Dragoons Cap Badge – King's Crown | Officially Licensed","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Light Dragoons Cap Badge – King's Crown\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOfficial MOD-Licensed Military Reproduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the proud heritage of The Light Dragoons with this officially licensed reproduction of the regiment's current King's Crown cap badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormed on 1 December 1992 through the amalgamation of The 13th\/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) and The 15th\/19th The King's Royal Hussars, The Light Dragoons inherited centuries of distinguished British light cavalry tradition. Today, the regiment serves as part of the Royal Armoured Corps, continuing the historic light cavalry role through modern reconnaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis precision reproduction recreates the distinctive King's Crown Light Dragoons cap badge and is produced using high-definition 3D printing before being individually hand-finished in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial MOD-licensed design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent King's Crown version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-definition 3D printed reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually hand-finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and durable Silk PLA construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated keyhole wall mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in the United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for commemorative and display purposes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 225 mm × 260 mm × 23 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually hand-finished in Silk PLA to reproduce the distinctive colours and details of The Light Dragoons cap badge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🖼️ \u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated keyhole wall mount\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eDispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically dispatched within 10 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Badge\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Light Dragoons cap badge combines the identity of the modern regiment with traditions inherited from its predecessor cavalry regiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Maltese Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design features a distinctive silver-coloured Maltese Cross with diamond-patterned fields, with a gold-coloured laurel wreath surrounding the central device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Central Device\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its centre are the gold \"LD\" initials, surrounded by a blue circlet carrying the combined regimental motto:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVIRET IN ÆTERNUM MEREBIMUR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe motto brings together traditions of the regiment's two immediate predecessors. \u003cem\u003eViret in Æternum\u003c\/em\u003e comes through The 13th\/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own), while \u003cem\u003eMerebimur\u003c\/em\u003e comes through The 15th\/19th The King's Royal Hussars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Royal Crest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbove the central device is the Royal Crest, consisting of the Royal Crown surmounted by a crowned lion. The current version features the Tudor Crown associated with the reign of King Charles III.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, these elements create a distinctive modern cavalry badge while preserving traditions inherited from the regiments that came together to form The Light Dragoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Dragoons veterans and serving personnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Dragoons families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13th\/18th Royal Hussars veterans and families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15th\/19th The King's Royal Hussars veterans and families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Armoured Corps veterans and collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish cavalry and military collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegimental displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetirement, service and remembrance gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish military history enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Licensed Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntellectual Property of the \u003cstrong\u003eSecretary of State for Defence\u003c\/strong\u003e is used under licence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item is produced for commemorative and display purposes and is not an official issue military insignia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Precision Military Emblems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136909201751,"sku":"PME-LD-KC","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/9765\/7175\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul27_2026_11_36_04PM.png?v=1785191781","url":"https:\/\/www.precisionmilitaryemblems.com\/products\/the-light-dragoons-kings-crown-cap-badge","provider":"Precision Military Emblems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}