WW1 Canadian CEF 126th Battalion Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF 126th Battalion Cap Badge was issued during the First World War to members of the 126th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. The badge is typically constructed from brass and features a maple leaf design, symbolizing its Canadian origin. At the center, it displays the battalion number “126,” often accompanied by “Overseas Battalion” and “Canada” in raised lettering. Some examples may also include “Peel,” referencing Peel County, Ontario, where the unit was raised. The badge was worn on the service cap as a form of unit identification and esprit de corps. Measuring approximately 45 x 50 mm, it includes lugs or slider attachments on the reverse for fitting to the cap. The 126th Battalion was authorized in late 1915 and served primarily as a reinforcement unit. This cap badge represents a tangible link to Canada’s military contributions during the First World War and the specific local origins of the battalion.