WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps CWAC Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) Cap Badge is a metal insignia issued to members of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps during the Second World War. Introduced in 1941, the CWAC played a significant role in supporting the Canadian Army with non-combat duties, including clerical, administrative, and logistical tasks. The cap badge was typically worn on the service cap as part of the standard uniform. This badge features the winged helmet of the Roman goddess Athena, symbolizing wisdom and readiness, set above a scroll bearing the initials “C.W.A.C.” beneath a maple leaf, which represents Canada. The badge is constructed of brass or bronze, often with a lug or slider fitting at the back for attachment. Issued between 1941 and 1946, the CWAC cap badge stands as a tangible artifact of the service and contribution of Canadian women during the war and reflects the evolving role of women within the military context.