WW1 Canadian CEF 120th Battalion Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF 120th Battalion Cap Badge is an original military insignia issued during the First World War to members of the 120th (City of Hamilton) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. The badge is typically constructed from brass and features a maple leaf motif, symbolizing Canada’s national identity. At the center, the number “120” identifies the battalion, while additional inscriptions, such as “City of Hamilton” and “Canada,” emphasize the unit’s regional affiliation. A Victorian crown is often present at the top, reflecting the monarchy under which Canadian forces served. Cap badges like this were worn on service dress caps and served as both a form of identification and a symbol of regimental pride. The 120th Battalion was raised in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1915 and later absorbed into other units during the CEF’s reorganization overseas. This badge is a representative artifact of early twentieth-century Canadian military history.