Canadian Militia 106th Battalion Winnipeg Light Infantry Cap Badge

The Canadian Militia 106th Battalion Winnipeg Light Infantry Cap Badge is a military insignia issued during the early 20th century for members of the 106th Battalion, part of the Winnipeg Light Infantry. Formed during the First World War, the 106th Battalion was raised for service within the Canadian Expeditionary Force. The cap badge is typically constructed from brass and features the battalion number “106” prominently displayed, often surrounded by a wreath design and topped with a crown, symbolizing allegiance to the British Crown. The lower portion generally includes a scroll inscribed with “Winnipeg Light Infantry,” indicating the unit’s regional association. Such badges were worn on the service dress cap as a means of identification and regimental pride. Items like this serve as material evidence of Canadian military history and are of interest to collectors and historians studying Canada’s involvement in the First World War and the organization of its militia units.