Scarce* British 1st Armoured Motor Battery Cap Badge Circa.1915. BA 901. Scarce* British 1st Armoured Motor Battery Cap Badge Circa.1915. BA 901. Antique & Militaria

During WWI over 6000 vehicles were produced at Leyland for the war effort. All civilian production at Leyland ceased, and the three-ton subsidy vehicle became the main product. in 1917, in a change from trucks, a fleet of special heavy armoured cars fitted with quick firing guns and searchlight equipment were manufactured for Sir John Willoughby's 1st Armoured Battery, as a privately subscribed gift to the nation. This scarce king's crown brass cap badge has two loops to the reverse, showing an armoured car and the title scroll, ‘1st. Armoured Motor Battery’ to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel. The price includes UK delivery. BA 901.