Original WW1 British Army The Suffolk Regiment Blackened Brass Economy Cap Badge

An authentic First World War era British Army Other Ranks' cap badge for The Suffolk Regiment, retaining a striking blackened / subdued finish.

Struck entirely in brass as a wartime "economy" issue (introduced around 1916 to conserve white metal for munitions), this example features a deliberate dark, blackened surface finish rather than bright polished brass.

During WW1, bright insignia posed a serious sniper hazard in the trenches, leading to widespread frontline orders and factory bronzing treatments to subdue and blacken cap badges.

In a very good vintage condition with crisp, sharp detail across the front and a straight, intact slider on the back. 

With a heavy, dark blackened/subdued finish.

Honest wear to the high points and reverse slider reveals the underlying brass..

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