27th Lancers K/C circa 1941-45

Very short lived officer's pattern bi-metal cap badge with 3 loops to reverse (as issued). Only officer's pattern insignia was issued in bi-metal, i.e. part silvered pennants. Sweat hole to reverse of elephant's head.
Referrence Peter Seaman (author & authority on the War 'Raised' cavalry units of the Second World War, see 'For Hostilities Only' (2010)), who has recorded that several officers of the regiment interviewed, affirmed that this was the exact pattern of badge indented & received by them prior to embarking for overseas services
Reference: Kipling & King No. 1917 (Volume II 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition))

Code: 59381