Identifying Cap Badges: A Family Historian's Guide

Identifying Cap Badges is a valuable resource for family historians, military enthusiasts, and badge collectors, providing a comprehensive guide to identifying British military cap badges. It is organized by what is on the badge itself, making it easier to navigate for those unfamiliar with military badges. Additionally, it includes short histories of the regiments and family trees to plot the antecedents of today's units.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 27 January 2022
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

This captivating and meticulously researched book holds immense value for anyone seeking to uncover information about family members who served in the military or have a deep interest in the intricacies of British military history. - Col. Richard Kemp CBE, a former military head of COBR and commander of British Forces in Afghanistan. Identifying Cap Badges is a much-needed resource that has been absent from the shelves of family historians, military enthusiasts, and badge collectors alike. While there are certainly erudite books available on military cap badges, navigating through hundreds of pictures to find a specific match can be a time-consuming and frustrating endeavor. Often, even experienced badge collectors may struggle to identify a badge without knowing its name or original number in the predetermined order of precedence, which is based on the formation of regiments. This can be particularly confusing for those new to the art of military badge identification. Furthermore, the diverse range of crowns, laurels, animals, mythical beasts, and castles found on badges adds an additional layer of complexity, even for seasoned soldiers. In this book, we address these challenges by organizing badges based on their visual elements, such as dragons, sphinxes, castles, horses, lions, or tigers. By doing so, we enable readers to quickly and easily identify badges, saving them hours of tireless searching. Moreover, we provide valuable insights on dating badges, accompanied by numerous comparison photographs and concise histories of the regiments they represent. This comprehensive approach makes it easier for readers to grasp the nuances and variations of military cap badges, enhancing their appreciation for this fascinating aspect of military history. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the world of badges, Identifying Cap Badges is a must-have resource that will enrich your knowledge and fascination with this captivating subject.

Weight: 868g
Dimension: 165 x 240 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526775979