WW1 Canadian CEF 104th Battalion Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF 104th Battalion Cap Badge is an original military insignia issued to members of the 104th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. Authorized in December 1915 and based in New Brunswick, the 104th Battalion was part of Canada’s overseas forces within the British Expeditionary system. The cap badge is typically crafted from brass and measures approximately 43mm in height. It features the battalion’s number “104” prominently, along with a maple leaf motif, symbolizing Canadian identity, and a scroll inscribed with “Overseas Battalion” and “Canada.” The badge was worn on the service cap as part of the standard uniform and served to identify the wearer’s unit. Such insignia played an important role in regimental cohesion and recognition both in Canada and overseas. This example reflects the design and manufacturing standards of Canadian military badges produced during the 1914-1918 period.