Original British Army cap badge of The Essex Regiment, featuring the regiment’s distinctive castle device within a wreath and the battle honour “Egypt” displayed on the upper scroll. The lower scroll bears the wording “The Essex Regt”, identifying the regiment.
The badge is constructed in brass and retains its long tang fixing to the reverse, a fastening style commonly used on earlier British Army cap badges. Surface patina and wear are consistent with age and service use.
The Essex Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1881 and served in numerous campaigns including Egypt, the First World War and the Second World War.
A desirable piece of British militaria suitable for collectors of military badges, regimental insignia and historical army memorabilia.
