Anodised EY KC Cap Badge

A rare, anodised aluminium, beret badge for The Essex Yeomanry with a slider fastening (marked H.W. Timings Ltd B'ham). Slight scuffing. KK1491 or Wood 33.

Note: Michael Wood, in his book on The Badges and Insignia of the Essex Yeomanry, dates this badge to circa 1954-63.

He states the badge was worn "...curiously with a King's crown even though in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II".

Code: 59480