WW2 Canadian Lord Strathcona’s Horse Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian Lord Strathcona’s Horse Cap Badge is an insignia associated with Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), an armoured regiment of the Canadian Army. During the Second World War, this regiment served as part of the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade and was deployed in both the Italian Campaign and Northwest Europe. The cap badge is typically made of brass or white metal, featuring a central motif of a crowned beaver and scrolls bearing the regiment’s name. Distinctive design elements commonly include the St. Edward’s Crown, reflecting the reign of King George VI, and the regimental motto “PERSEVERANCE.” Issued to enlisted personnel, this badge was worn on the peaked service cap or beret, indicating regimental affiliation and contributing to military dress standards of the era. The item reflects Canadian military heritage and is a representative example of Second World War cap badge design and construction.