18th Canadian Light Horse Regiment Cap Badge

The 18th Canadian Light Horse Regiment Cap Badge is a military insignia originally issued to members of this cavalry regiment during its period of service in the Canadian Militia. The badge typically features a central design incorporating traditional Light Horse motifs, which commonly include crossed lances, a crown, and the regiment’s numerical designation. These elements are often rendered in brass or white metal, and the badge would have been worn on the service headdress to indicate regimental affiliation. The 18th Canadian Light Horse was established in the early 20th century and underwent several organizational changes before it was eventually amalgamated and redesignated in subsequent years. Cap badges such as this one served not only as functional items for identification but also as symbols of unit heritage and esprit de corps. This example is representative of the type used by Canadian cavalry units during the early decades of the 20th century.