17th (County of London) Battalion Poplar and Stepney Rifles Cap Badge, King’s Crown, South Africa 1899-1902 Medals/Badges wreath style and shield configuration

wreath style and shield configuration align with confirmed WWII issue examples

with distinct stitching characteristic of late Federation and early UDI-era production

and matching field cap

this all-metal precision-made accessory was designed for use on target rifles and converted service rifles such as the SMLE Mk III (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield) and later No

17th (County of London) Battalion Poplar and Stepney Rifles Cap Badge, King’s Crown, South Africa 1899-1902 Medals/Badges wreath style and shield configurationBlackened brass cap badge of the 17th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Poplar and Stepney Rifles). Features Maltese cross within laurel wreath, Kings Crown and central sphinx device with battle honour South Africa 1899 1902. Fitted with original slider to reverse. Correct rifle regiment blackened finish. Good service patina and condition.