WW2 Canadian Regina Rifle Regiment Cap Badge

This is a World War II era cap badge of the Regina Rifle Regiment, a Canadian infantry unit that served with distinction during the conflict. The badge features the regiment’s designated insignia, including a central beaver atop a maple leaf, with the regimental motto scroll and the unit name “The Regina Rifle Regiment” encircling the design. Manufactured primarily from brass or white metal during the period, these badges were worn on service dress caps as part of the Canadian Army’s uniform regulations. The Regina Rifle Regiment participated notably in the D-Day landings and subsequent operations in Northwest Europe, making their insignia a significant item for collectors of Canadian military history. The badge reflects the typical craftsmanship, materials, and symbolic elements used in Canadian cap badges issued during World War II, offering insight into regimental identity and military heritage from the period.