WW2 Canadian Calgary Highlanders Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian Calgary Highlanders Cap Badge is a military insignia worn by members of The Calgary Highlanders during the Second World War. Formed in 1910, The Calgary Highlanders served as an infantry regiment within the Canadian Army. The badge is typically made of brass or white metal and features the regimental emblem, which includes a stag’s head above a scroll bearing the unit’s name. Surrounding the central emblem is usually a wreath of thistles, representing the regiment’s Scottish heritage. The design follows traditional patterns set for Highland regiments, distinguishing the unit’s identity within the Canadian military. Badges such as this one were affixed to the headdress and served as a means of identification for regiment members. WW2-era cap badges are valued by collectors and historians for their association with Canadian military service during major campaigns in Europe. This example reflects the distinctive insignia worn by Calgary Highlanders personnel during their wartime service.