Canadian Northumberland Regiment Cap Badge

The Canadian Northumberland Regiment Cap Badge is a military insignia used by the Northumberland Regiment, a unit of the Canadian Militia established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Typically crafted in brass or white metal, the badge features a central beaver, symbolizing Canada, surmounted by a crown and encircled by a laurel wreath. The outer scroll is inscribed with the regiment’s name, “The Northumberland Regiment.” The design reflects Commonwealth military heraldry and serves as a marker of regimental identity and distinction. Badges of this type were worn on the service caps of soldiers and officers, identifying regimental affiliation during both peacetime and active service. The Northumberland Regiment later became part of The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment following Canadian Army reorganization. This cap badge is of interest to collectors and researchers studying Canadian military history, uniforms, and insignia from the pre-World War II era.