WW2 Canadian The Essex Regiment Tank Cap Badge Insignia

This WW2 Canadian The Essex Regiment Tank Cap Badge Insignia is an original military artifact from the Second World War. It was issued to members of The Essex Regiment (Tank), a unit of the Canadian Army. The badge features a traditional brass construction, with a central design incorporating the regiment’s insignia and motto, “ESSEX REGIMENT (TANK) CANADA.” The insignia is constructed to be worn on standard issue caps as a distinguishing emblem for regimental identity. These badges were designed for durability and were secured using lugs or a slider on the reverse side. The Essex Regiment played a significant role in armoured operations as part of Canadian forces during WW2. The overall design reflects both Canadian military traditions and the adaptation of armoured units. This cap badge provides historical context for Canadian military headgear and insignia used throughout the 1939–1945 period.