Leicester Fire and Rescue Service was formed in 1987 when the brigade changed its title from Leicestershire Fire Brigade in force from 1974 after the Fire Services Act of the same year transferred and disbanded all previous county borough fire brigades into county brigades.
This cap badge manufactured by London Badge and Button Company, official cap badge suppliers to the brigade, has the enamel centre fixed to the standard fully pressed Home Office star, One cap fixing lug has become detached from the rear but the badge retains good patina from the front and can be mounted for display or wear.