WW2 Canadian RHLI Wentworth Regiment Cap Badge

This WW2 Canadian RHLI Wentworth Regiment Cap Badge represents the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment), a unit with origins dating back to the 19th century. During the Second World War, the RHLI served as part of the Canadian Army, participating in notable campaigns including the Dieppe Raid of 1942. The badge features the regiment’s crowned monogram “RHLI” within a wreath of maple leaves, surmounted by the King’s Crown, reflecting the monarch in service at the time. Constructed of metal, the badge was affixed to the standard issue military beret or forage cap and indicated the soldier’s regimental affiliation. Cap badges were essential items of uniform insignia during the period, signifying unit identity and fostering esprit de corps. This item is representative of Canadian Army regalia issued between 1939 and 1945, and it provides historical context for military collectors and those studying Canadian military heritage.