The Regimental title was changed to the Essex Yeomanry in 1908 although the role remained the same. In 1921 the Regiment was converted to Artillery, serving in various Field, Horse and Medium Artillery roles. The Regiment was placed into suspended animation in 1967 and reformed in 1969 as a Signals Squadron.
Cap Badge – first pattern
A continuation of the final Essex IY badge with the addition of a bronze pattern.
W15. KK1369.
Cap badge – second pattern
A larger, scrolled badge in gilt and gilding metal; a wartime variant pattern with incorrect crown and different spacing on the circlet; WW2 and post war officers’ bullion versions.
W26
KK1493
W26
KK1493
W27
KK1492
W29
W30
Cap Badge – third pattern
In gilt or gilding metal.
W28. KK1491
Helmet transfer
Water transfer worn on the helmet in Normandy and North-West Europe.
W31.
Cap badge – RA pattern
Royal Artillery cap badge worn in bronze and gilding metal by members of 104th & 191st Regiments and 414 Battery.
W32. KK808.
Beret badge
King’s crown beret badge in gilding metal and anodised aluminium.
W33. KK2331.
Cap badge – final pattern
Queen’s crown version of the large, scrolled cap badge worn in gilt, gilding metal and anodised aluminium.
W35. KK2332.
Beret badge – second pattern
Queen’s crown version in anodised aluminium.
W34. KK2333.
Field Service Cap
The Queen’s crown bullion mess dress lapel badge was worn unofficially by some of the Officers on the FSC.
W36.
