WW1 Canadian CEF First Mounted Rifles Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF First Mounted Rifles Cap Badge is an original military insignia issued to members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force’s First Mounted Rifles during the First World War. Formed in 1914, the regiment served in both mounted and dismounted roles on the Western Front. The cap badge typically features a central beaver above a scroll inscribed with “First C.M.R.” (Canadian Mounted Rifles) and is encircled by maple leaves, a common motif in Canadian military symbols of the period. Manufactured in brass or bronze, this badge was worn on the service cap and served both as a unit identifier and a symbol of regimental pride. It reflects the design standards and manufacturing techniques of early 20th-century Canadian military regalia. The item offers insight into the structure and insignia of Canadian forces in the First World War and is of interest to those studying military history and insignia.