British Army Cap Badges of the First World War

by Peter Doyle and Chris Foster

Book Overview

For the British army, the cap badge is the most easily identifiable form of insignia. It represents a distillation of the pride of the regiment, its various battle honours and symbols borne proudly on the metallic emblem that was worn on all head dress, even within the trenches. Identification of the cap badge on old photographs is the first, important step in unravelling the military service of an individual. Cap badge collecting is as popular now...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0747807973
• ISBN13: 9780747807971
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Shire Publications
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.3" x 9.9"