WW1 Canadian CEF Machine Gun Corps Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF Machine Gun Corps Cap Badge is an original military insignia issued to personnel of the Machine Gun Corps of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Constructed primarily of brass, the badge features crossed Vickers machine guns with a central “MG” monogram, surmounted by the King’s Crown, and is encircled by a laurel wreath. The bottom scroll is inscribed with “CANADA,” indicating service with Canadian forces. These badges were worn on the service cap as part of the official uniform and served to identify members of the specialized corps responsible for the operation and tactical deployment of machine guns on the Western Front and other theatres. The reverse typically includes lugs or a slider for attachment to headgear. This artifact provides insight into the organization and insignia of Canadian military units during World War I, reflecting the development and use of machine gun units in early 20th-century warfare.