WW1 British Army 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars Cavalry Cap Badge British local defence Tarnish spots to front

Tarnish spots to front

Mounted in the Austrian style to triangular shaped ribbon

and this is a genuine wartime issue piece

encircled by the motto of the Order of the Garter:“Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense” — Shame to him who thinks evil of it

Issued to Wehrmacht personnel and other military auxiliaries

WW1 British Army 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars Cavalry Cap Badge British local defence Tarnish spots to frontAn original First World War era cap badge of The 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars. Other ranks type. 45 x 43 mm. Gilding metal and white metal construction. Slider mount affixed to the reverse. Light service wear, generally very good condition. Erin and harp monogram typical of Irish insignia.