*British Post-War Warwickshire Yeomanry Collar Badge Pair, Bear and Ragged Staff, Staybrite Pattern*
A matching pair of British Army collar badges of the Warwickshire Yeomanry, each depicting the traditional Bear and Ragged Staff device, the long-standing emblem of the county of Warwickshire and of the regiment.
The badges are of bright staybrite / chromed finish construction, likely post-Second World War issue, with single lug fittings to the reverse. The pair are handed left and right as worn on the collar of service dress or No.2 dress uniform.
Approx. Measurements – Height: 3.1 cm. Width: 1 cm.
History Note
The Warwickshire Yeomanry was originally raised in 1794 as a volunteer cavalry regiment and served in numerous campaigns including the Boer War, both World Wars, and later as part of the Territorial Army. The regiment adopted the Bear and Ragged Staff, the historic badge of the Earls of Warwick, as its principal insignia, and this device remained in use on cap badges and collar badges throughout the 20th century.
Staybrite and anodised insignia began to replace earlier brass badges after the Second World War, providing a brighter, low-maintenance finish suitable for modern service dress uniforms.
*Condition*
Good condition overall. Bright finish with light service wear and minor marks. Lug present to the reverse of each. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
