WW1 Canadian CEF 129th Battalion Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF 129th Battalion Cap Badge is a brass insignia issued to members of the 129th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. The badge features the battalion’s numerical designation “129” prominently at the center, often surrounded by a maple leaf motif and the inscription “Overseas Battalion” and “Canada.” It was worn on the service cap, serving as a distinguishing emblem for the unit. The 129th Battalion, based in Wentworth, Ontario, was authorized in late 1915 and mobilized as part of Canada’s contribution to the Allied war effort. Cap badges such as this were manufactured in Canada and issued to soldiers prior to overseas deployment. Original badges typically have a lug fastener system on the reverse for attachment to headgear. The design and construction reflect the standards of Canadian military insignia from the period. This item represents a tangible link to Canada’s military history during World War I.