WW1 British Army 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars Cavalry Cap Badge British local defence encircled by the motto of

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

Tarnish spots to front

and this is a genuine wartime issue piece

Mounted in the Austrian style to triangular shaped ribbon

WW1 British Army 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars Cavalry Cap Badge British local defence encircled by the motto ofAn 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.