WW1 Canadian CEF 57th Battalion Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF 57th Battalion Cap Badge is a historical military insignia issued to members of the 57th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. This brass badge features the battalion’s identifying number, “57,” prominently displayed on a maple leaf design, which symbolizes Canada. The badge also includes a crown at the top, signifying service under the British Empire, and commonly incorporates a scroll at the base inscribed with “CANADA” or the full unit title. The 57th Battalion was authorized in 1915 and recruited primarily from Quebec, contributing reinforcements for Canadian forces on the Western Front. Cap badges such as this were worn on the front of the service cap, serving both as a mark of identity and unit pride. This artifact represents the organizational structure and distinctive heritage of Canadian forces during the Great War period. It is of interest to collectors and historians studying Canadian military history.