The Royal Scotts Guards Cap Badge

The soldiers’ cap badge dates from 1890 when it was adopted to replace two slightly different badges worn respectively by the 1st and 2nd Battalions. The badge chosen had previously formed the centre-piece of the 1st Battalion’s helmet plate. The star and cross are silver with the remainder in gilt. The 1st Battalion wore a piece of red cloth behind the figure of St Andrew, and the 2nd Battalion wore green. A similar badge, but with a solid gilt backing to the figure of St Andrew, had been worn by the 2nd Battalion until 1890, and this badge, with minor modifications, is currently worn by pipers of the Regiment. Colour Sergeants and below wear as their collar-badge a gilt Thistle of a pattern introduced in 1881.

Note: You will recieve the cap badge as pictured (not a stock photo)

Condition: Used

Product Number: #CM0043004