WW1 Canadian CEF 7th Battalion Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF 7th Battalion Cap Badge is an original military insignia worn by members of the 7th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. Established in 1914, the 7th Battalion was part of the 1st Canadian Division and played a significant role in major European battles, including Ypres, Vimy Ridge, and Passchendaele. The cap badge features a maple leaf design, a symbol of Canadian identity, with the battalion number “7” and “CEF” (Canadian Expeditionary Force) incorporated into the central motif. Constructed from brass or gilded metal, the badge includes a lug fastener on the reverse for attachment to uniform headgear. With its distinctive design and historical context, this artifact reflects the service and heritage of Canadian forces during the First World War. Such badges were issued to soldiers for identification and unit distinction within the larger CEF structur