Original 1953–1957 Queen's Crown Radnor Home Guard Brass Cap Badge – Cold War

An authentic, period-manufactured brass cap badge for the Radnor Home Guard (Radnorshire, Wales), dating to the post-WWII Cold War reconstitution of the force between 1953 and 1957.

Originally formed in May 1940 to defend Britain against invasion, the Home Guard was re-established in December 1951 under Winston Churchill’s government due to heightened Cold War tensions and the Korean War.

Volunteers in rural Radnorshire were tasked with guarding vital local infrastructure—such as reservoirs, bridges, and communication lines—against potential airborne assaults or sabotage.

Although Radnorshire fell within the South Wales Borderers' recruiting area, the battalion was granted special permission to base its cap badge on the historic emblem of the 19th-century Royal Radnor Rifles Militia.

This specific Second Pattern design—featuring the St Edward’s (Queen's) Crown and the addition of the "H.G." initials—was officially sealed on 29 July 1953.

Because the force was permanently disbanded in July 1957, these badges had a very short production window.

Very good vintage condition with a pleasing, natural aged patina across the brass and dark oxidation in the recessed details.

No bends, cracks, or repairs to the badge body.

With lugs and pin to the rear.

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