*British, c.WW1-WW2, York and Lancaster Regiment Cap Badge, Bronze, Bi-Metal, Brass Slide*
Approximate dimensions: 3.5cm x 4.4cm
The York and Lancaster Regiment Cap Badge, a period bimetal cap badge. In 1893, the British Army introduced a new Field Service Cap (FSC), requiring a redesigned cap badge. The chosen design combined the Royal Bengal Tiger from the 65th of Foot with the Union Rose and Ducal Coronet from the 84th of Foot. The gilding metal badge features a tiger within a scroll and laurel wreath inscribed ‘York and Lancaster,’ with a white metal coronet and rose, the latter having a gilded centre. Sealed on 28th October 1897, this badge—nicknamed the ‘Cat and Cabbage’ or ‘Tiger and Rose’—was worn on all regimental headwear thereafter. The short slider present at rear of badge, indicates this is post 1906. As a general guide, it is widely believed that badges with vertical shanks of a length of 46mm or longer can be dated as being from between 1903 and 1906. Badges with vertical shanks of a length of 40mm can be dated as being from 1906 onwards.
The York and Lancaster Regiment was a British Army infantry regiment that raised 22 battalions during WWI, suffering 48,650 casualties, with 8,814 killed. It won four Victoria Crosses and 59 battle honours, the most of any English regiment. The regiment saw heavy losses on the first day of the Somme, particularly among the Sheffield and Barnsley Pals battalions. In WWII, it raised ten battalions, with six serving in the Burma Campaign. The 1st Battalion fought in Norway and Italy, while the 2nd Battalion defended Crete before becoming Chindits in Burma.
*Condition*
In sound, used condition. The frame is slightly bent forward and the brass slide is pressed in. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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