Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry PPCLI Officer’s Cap Badge

The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) Officer’s Cap Badge is a distinctive piece of Canadian military insignia associated with one of the country’s most renowned infantry regiments. This badge typically features the regiment’s emblem: the stylized initials “VP” (for the founding Colonel-in-Chief, Princess Patricia of Connaught’s given names, “Victoria Patricia”), surmounted by a coronet, and surrounded by a decorative scroll bearing the regiment’s full name. It is produced in gilt or brass for officer use, with details rendered in fine relief. Worn on the service dress cap, it serves as an identifier of rank and affiliation. The PPCLI was established in 1914 and has played significant roles in Canadian military operations throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The officer’s cap badge reflects both regimental heritage and Canadian military traditions, making it a relevant artifact for collectors, historians, and those studying Canada’s armed forces.