Canadian 43rd Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles Pillbox Cap Number

The Canadian 43rd Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles Pillbox Cap Number is a metal insignia historically worn as part of the dress uniform by members of the 43rd Battalion, a unit of the Canadian Militia. Typically affixed to the front of the pillbox cap, this particular cap number bears identification for the 43rd Battalion, known formally as the Duke of Cornwall’s Own Rifles. The insignia is constructed of stamped metal, often finished in brass or white metal, and features the unit number surrounded by design elements such as scrollwork or regimental motifs, depending on the period of issue. The 43rd Battalion has its origins in the late 19th century and played various roles in domestic and overseas service. Cap numbers like this one served both as unit identification and as elements of military dress standards. These items are of interest to collectors of Canadian military memorabilia and regimental history.