WW1 Canadian CEF 87th Battalion Grenadier Guards of Canada Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF 87th Battalion Grenadier Guards of Canada Cap Badge is an original military insignia used by members of the 87th Battalion during the First World War. Formed as part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, the 87th Battalion drew its origins from Montreal and was affiliated with the Grenadier Guards of Canada. The cap badge is made of brass and features a stylized grenade motif, a symbol associated with Grenadier units, combined with the battalion number and regimental title. The design often includes “87th Battalion,” “Grenadier Guards Canada,” and symbolic detailing. Badges like this were worn on the service dress cap and served as a means of unit identification. Items of this type are valued for their historical connection to Canada’s military involvement in the Great War. The cap badge reflects both the unit’s heritage and its role within the broader context of Canadian contributions to World War I.