WW1 Canadian CEF 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles British Columbia Hussars Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles British Columbia Hussars Cap Badge represents the official insignia worn by members of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles during the First World War. The regiment, part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, recruited primarily from British Columbia and was active on the Western Front. This brass badge features the regiment’s distinctive insignia, typically including a beaver atop a scroll inscribed with the unit name, with additional elements signifying the Canadian Mounted Rifles and their association with the British Columbia Hussars. The design reflects both national and regimental identity during the wartime period of 1914–1918. Cap badges such as this were worn on service dress caps and served as a means of identification for military personnel. These artifacts provide insight into the history and organization of Canadian forces during the Great War and are relevant for collectors and historians specializing in military insignia.