Canadian 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada Cap Badge

The Canadian 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada Cap Badge is a metal insignia historically worn by members of the 79th Regiment, later known as The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. Established in 1910 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the regiment adopted traditional Scottish Highland dress elements, including the cap badge, as part of its identity. The badge typically features the St. Andrew’s Cross surmounted by a thistle wreath, with the Latin motto “Ullamh,” meaning “Ready,” displayed on a scroll. The regimental number and name are incorporated into the design, reflecting the unit’s Scottish heritage and Canadian affiliation. This cap badge would have been issued to soldiers and worn on various forms of military headgear, such as the Glengarry or balmoral, during the First World War period and interwar years. Collectors value these items for their historical association with Canadian military service and Highland regimental tradition.