WW1 Canadian CEF 68th Battalion Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF 68th Battalion Cap Badge is an original artifact from the First World War, issued to members of the 68th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. This metal badge was worn on the service cap and served as a distinctive insignia representing the battalion. The design typically features a maple leaf, the number 68, and other national or regimental symbols, reflecting Canadian military iconography of the era. Raised in Saskatchewan, the 68th Battalion was authorized in 1915 and played a role in recruiting and reinforcing Canadian forces overseas. The cap badge was both a symbol of unit identity and part of official military dress. Items such as this offer insight into the organization and structure of the CEF during the Great War. This badge is representative of the craftsmanship and tradition of Canadian military insignia from the period 1914–1918.