WW1 British Canadian 1918 RAF RCAF Officer’s Cap Badge

The WW1 British Canadian 1918 RAF RCAF Officer’s Cap Badge is a military insignia used by officers of the Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force during the final year of the First World War. This badge features a detailed design incorporating the RAF monogram surrounded by a laurel wreath and surmounted by a King’s Crown, reflecting the monarchical symbolism of the period. Crafted from brass or gilt metal, the badge would typically be worn on the service cap as an identifier of rank and affiliation. The inclusion of both RAF and RCAF initials signifies its use within Canadian units as well as British forces, following the establishment of the Royal Air Force in April 1918 and the simultaneous formation of the Canadian Air Force. Such badges served as an essential uniform component and are now considered representative artifacts of early military aviation history. The reverse may display lugs or slider fixtures for attachment.