WW2 Dutch Nederland Netherlands Cap Badge

The WW2 Dutch Nederland Netherlands Cap Badge is a military insignia used by Dutch forces during the Second World War. Typically constructed from metal, these badges were affixed to the front of the service cap or field cap as a means of unit or national identification. The design often features the Dutch lion, a long-standing national symbol, along with other elements reflecting the Netherlands’ heraldry or military traditions of the era. The badge would have been worn by members of the Dutch military, potentially including units aligned with the Allies or, in some cases, the “Nederland” Legion associated with the Wehrmacht. Construction methods and materials can vary, but original examples from the period tend to display period manufacturing techniques and aging. Collectors and historians value these badges for their connection to Dutch military history and their representation of the variety of units that participated in WW2.