The Welch Regiment Cap Badge Books designed for the Short Magazine

designed for the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) and No

surrounded by a silver wreath

These badges were issued to civilians engaged in essential war work during World War I to exempt them from military enlistment scrutiny

minor service wear consistent with storage and light use

presented as an award by the mining community

The Welch Regiment Cap Badge Books designed for the Short MagazineThis badge represents The Welch Regiment, a historic infantry regiment of the British Army. It features the iconic Prince of Waless feathers at the top, encircled by a coronet, with a scroll displaying the regiment's motto ICH DIEN (German for "I Serve"). Below, a banner reads "THE WELCH," emphasizing the regiments Welsh heritage. The badge is made of bi metal construction, with the feathers and coronet in silver and the banner in brass.