The Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (Ox & Bucks) cap badge – Other Ranks version is a distinctive regimental badge as worn by British infantry soldiers during the Second World War. This full-size white metal badge follows the original wartime design worn on the General Service Cap, Field Service Cap or beret.
The regiment, widely known as the Ox & Bucks Light Infantry, played a significant role during several operations of the Second World War, most notably during D-Day and the airborne landings in Normandy.
This is the Other Ranks (OR) pattern, identifiable by its single-piece white metal construction and traditional slider fitting on the reverse. This type was worn by enlisted men and NCOs.
Suitable for attachment to:
- General Service Cap (GS Cap)
- Field Service Cap
- British beret
- Collection or display
A correct regimental cap badge adds immediate historical authenticity to any British WW2 impression.
Specifications:
- Regiment: Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
- Type: Cap Badge – Other Ranks
- Size: Full Size
- Material: White metal
- Fitting: Slider
- Period style: WW2 reproduction
Subtle historical advice (cross-sell):
Pairs perfectly with a British WW2 General Service Cap, Battle Dress blouse and correct Ox & Bucks shoulder titles for a complete regimental setup.
Historical Context
The Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry was a regular infantry regiment of the British Army. During the Second World War, the regiment became particularly famous for the actions of the 2nd Battalion on 6 June 1944, when they captured the strategically vital bridges at Bénouville and Ranville, later known as Pegasus Bridge.
Soldiers wore their regimental badge on the cap or beret, while divisional formation signs were worn as cloth patches on the sleeve. The badge represents the proud tradition of the regiment within the British light infantry.
