Essex Regiment Cap Badge Edged Weapons engraved with the initials “V

engraved with the initials “V

Size as per label (your example: 58–59cm)

and safety pin retention

which were issued to South African forces during the South African Border War (also known as the Namibian War of Independence)

This example shows period wear and authentic stitch marks consistent with issue and use

Essex Regiment Cap Badge Edged Weapons engraved with the initials “VThis badge represents the Essex Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Army. The design prominently features a castle, symbolizing the regiment's stronghold and defensive capabilities, with a key beneath it. Above the castle is a sphinx with the word "EGYPT," commemorating the regiment's service in the Egyptian campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars. The badge is surrounded by oak leaves and a scroll at the base reading "THE ESSEX REG."