Canadian Forces Signals Enameled Cap Badge

The Canadian Forces Signals Enameled Cap Badge is a distinctive insignia worn by personnel of the Canadian Forces Signals Branch. This badge features a brass or bronze base with a prominent blue enamel backing, highlighting the central design elements. The centerpiece is often a figure of Mercury, the Roman god of communication, holding a caduceus, symbolizing swift and efficient military communication. Surrounding the emblem is a laurel wreath, topped by the St. Edward’s Crown, denoting service under the Canadian monarch. The badge is designed to be attached to the cap, signifying the wearer’s affiliation with military communications units. It is a standard issue item that adheres to the uniform regulations set by the Canadian Armed Forces. The enameled cap badge has been in use in various forms since the unification of the Canadian Forces in 1968, reflecting the continuation and evolution of Canadian military signaling traditions.