Cap badge, other ranks, 16th/5th The Queen's Royal Lancers, 1956 (c)

Bi-metal badge comprises the figure '16' above a scroll inscribed, 'The Queen's Lancers', over a pair of crossed lances and surmounted by a crown.

The 16th Queen's Lancers was the British Army's second-ever light cavalry regiment, raised in imitation of the European light cavalry regiments Britain had fought against and alongside early in the 18th century. It was designated as a lancer regiment in 1816. The regiment was amalgamated in 1922 with the 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers.

Bronze finished badges like this were produced for officers khaki service dress to blend in and be much visible than polished gilt or brass badges.