WW1 Canadian CEF 46th Battalion Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF 46th Battalion Cap Badge is a military insignia worn by members of the 46th Battalion, part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Established in 1914, the 46th Battalion, also known as the “Suicide Battalion” due to its heavy casualties, was composed primarily of volunteers from Western Canada. The badge is typically crafted from brass or bronze and features a maple leaf design, which was a common motif in Canadian military insignia of the period. At the center, the number “46” is displayed, often above a scroll inscribed with “Canada,” and surmounted by the royal crown, signifying service to the British Empire. Cap badges served as both unit identifiers and symbols of regimental pride. They were worn on the front of the service cap and are now collectible items representing Canadian military heritage from the First World War.