Canadian Forces 8th Princess Louise’s Hussars Collars Insignia Pair 2

The Canadian Forces 8th Princess Louise’s Hussars Collars Insignia Pair consists of two matching metal collar badges representing one of Canada’s oldest armoured regiments. Each insignia features the regimental cap badge motif: a crowned wreath enclosing the number “VIII” above a scroll with the regiment’s title. Traditionally worn on the collars of dress uniforms, these insignia indicate affiliation with the 8th Princess Louise’s Hussars (Princess Louise’s), a unit established in 1848 and later integrated into the Canadian Armoured Corps. The badges are typically constructed of brass or white metal, depending on period and dress regulations. Their design reflects elements of the regiment’s British cavalry heritage and historic association with Princess Louise, the daughter of Queen Victoria. Collar badges form part of the Canadian military’s system of distinctive insignia, serving both ornamental and identification purposes. This pair is intended for collectors, historians, or those interested in Canadian military regalia.