WW1 Canadian CEF 13th Battalion Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF 13th Battalion Cap Badge is an original military insignia issued to soldiers of the 13th Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) during the First World War. Formed in 1914, the 13th Battalion recruited primarily in Montreal and was affiliated with the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada. The badge is typically made of brass and features a distinct design incorporating the regimental motto and emblem. Central to the badge is the St. Andrew’s cross behind a thistle, symbolizing the battalion’s Scottish heritage, with inscriptions identifying the unit and its affiliation. The badge measures approximately 44mm in height and 38mm in width and is fitted with lugs for attachment to the service cap. Items such as this badge are of historical interest for illustrating Canadian military organization, regimental identity, and uniform distinctions during the First World War.