Original WW1 / Pre-WW2 King's Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) Cap Badge with Red Felt Backing**
Up for auction is an authentic, original blackened cap badge to the King's Royal Rifle Corps. As a traditional Rifle regiment, this insignia features the classic matte blackened finish intended for field concealment. This example comes complete with its iconic red wool felt diamond backing patch.
**Key Details & Features:**
- **Design:** Maltese cross layout topped with the Imperial crown and the motto tablet "Celer et Audax" (Swift and Bold). Central circlet encompasses the regimental name surrounding a strung bugle. The cross arms display various historical battle honors including "Tel-El-Kebir".
- **Material:** Blackened metal alloy with an attractive, untouched authentic patina.
- **Reverse Style:** Stamped hollow back showing the clear negative profile of the strike.
- **Fixings:** Fitted with two sturdy, original copper wire loop lugs securely intact.
- **Condition:** Excellent vintage condition. The crisp lettering on the battle honors remains highly legible. Please examine the high-resolution front and reverse images to verify condition details.
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