Royal Canadian Corps of Signals RCCS Officer’s Cap Badge

The Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (RCCS) Officer’s Cap Badge represents the branch of the Canadian Army responsible for military communications. This badge features the iconic design associated with the RCCS, typically incorporating a central figure of Mercury, the Roman messenger god, standing atop a globe, flanked by two lightning bolts. The badge is surmounted by a crown, indicating its commissioned officer status, and includes the Corps motto “Velox Versutus Vigilans” (Swift, Skilled, Alert) in a scroll beneath the main emblem. The construction is generally of brass or gilt metal, in keeping with officer insignia of the mid-twentieth century. Worn on the service cap as part of the official uniform, the badge signifies membership and authority within the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, which served a vital role in military operations, providing communication links in times of peace and conflict. This item is of interest to collectors of Canadian military insignia and historical artifacts.