Cap Badge Variants c1916-22 National Archives, RACD Records Vol 18, Page 34 : Leics Yeo badge Patt 8895/1916-22 - Obsolete on 24/4/1922 (Other Ranks) Officers To date there is no photo evidence confirming the use of this badge by the Officers. It is likely that the Officers used the previously issued "tri-scrolled" badge out of preference. Gilding metal . A :-  Gilding metal x2 N/S looped;  B :- OSD and assumed to have either N/S tangs or loops (no back image); C :- Gilt washed copper alloy, clasp pin  sweetheart badge. Other Ranks KK1423 x2 N/S looped example held at the LYPAO Museum in Loughborough. A picture of an LYPAO Trooper c1916. The above (left) is thought to be a Regimental copy and the badge on the right is the standard issue in gilding metal die stamped badge of the period.   The above badge is a "variant" ,  x2 N/S loops. The badge above is the same badge, just in a different light setting. "Variant" brass metal with slider The crest of the Prince Consort with a scroll above inscribed Leicestershire and a scroll below inscribed Prince Albert's Own Yeomanry. The above badge was found in a Brecon Militaria shop during the early 1970's, the badge is "polished" indicating possible Regimental use and has a rare slider fitting. This badge is owned by Captain A Plewa MBE, Welsh Guards (also supplied the image). This example is the same variant type as the above badge with x2 loops N/S. Photo c1922, at least three LYPAO appear to be wearing the "Patt' 3620/1922" O/R  badge above, the rest (apart from the LY "Army Service Corps" men ) are wearing the "Patt' 8895/1916" badge. The Staff Sergeant is wearing the "W" Type in his cap.