WW1 Canadian CEF 52nd Battlaion Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF 52nd Battalion Cap Badge is an authentic military insignia issued to members of the 52nd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. The badge is constructed from brass and typically features a maple leaf design with the unit number “52” prominently displayed at the center. Above the number, the crown symbolizes loyalty to the British monarch, while the scroll below often bears the inscription “Canada,” denoting national service. The 52nd Battalion was part of the CEF, formed in 1915 and primarily recruited from Northern Ontario. Cap badges such as this were worn on the service dress cap and served both as a unit identifier and a symbol of regimental pride. The badge incorporates lugs or a pin fastener on the reverse for attachment to headgear. Artifacts like this provide valuable insight into Canadian military history and the organization of forces during the Great War.