The regiments of the British Army have always set great store by their cap-badges which, in miniature, encapsulated the history and traditions of the units which wore them. They were worn with pride by the County Regiments (which formed the bulk of the infantry) throughout the two World Wars. While of relatively recent origin, the cap-badge absorbed a far older territorial allegiance, which can almost be traced back to the tribal loyalty in the ages before the Norman Conquest and which has been reinforced down the ages. This book presents the reader with an extensive collection of cap-badges through the years of the Second World War. Every cap-badge is clearly illustrated with pictures from the author's own private collection of badges and comes complete with written descriptions. The fascinating histories behind the conjoining of the various battalions are also included. A regimental index makes it simple to find specific badges quickly. Alderton successfully removes the confusion surrounding the wearing of cap-badges by British Army formations during the Second World War whilst enabling people to access this information in complete form for the first time. It is essential reading for those with a personal or professional interest in the Second World War.
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An amateur historian and literary enthusiast, G.L.D. Alderton extensively researched this work over a period of ten years
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I had been looking for a good comprehensive reference on WW2 British cap badges, and this book fits the bill. There is no chapter on the evolution of British cap badges since the dawn of time. There is no chapter on how to start a collection of cap badges. There is no chapter on other types of insignia. What you DO get are 9 chapters, breaking down British badges into: The Household Cavalry; The Royal Armoured Corps; The Royal Artillery; Other Arms; The Foot Guards; Infantry of the Line; Territorial & Non-Regular Units; Corps of the Services; and Badge Backings & Inserts. Each badge description gives a black and white photograph, and 1-2 pages of text describing a brief history of the associated unit, relevant symbolism, and other interesting information.
This is an excellent resource for somebody who wants quick answers, and none of the extraneous fluff that other books fill up space with. This is exactly what I had hoped it would be. The only reason this book received 4 stars instead of 5 is because color photographs of the badges would have been even more useful than the black and white ones. Of course, that would have likely raised the cost of the book significantly.
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