Canadian Fort Garry Horse Cap Badge

The Canadian Fort Garry Horse Cap Badge is a metal insignia issued to members of the Fort Garry Horse, a Canadian armoured regiment originally formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1912. The badge typically features the regimental cypher and distinctive imagery reflecting the unit’s cavalry heritage, including a crown and often a representation of a horse. Used on service dress caps, the badge served as a form of identification and regimental pride. Variations exist based on era and manufacturer, with some badges produced in brass and others in white metal or bi-metal finishes. The Fort Garry Horse saw extensive service during both World Wars, and its cap badge has become a recognizable artifact among Canadian military insignia. This example reflects period-appropriate construction methods and design, aligning with official patterns issued to regiment members. Badges of this type are valued as reference pieces by historians and collectors of Canadian military memorabilia.