WW1 Canadian CEF LDSH Lord Strathcona’s Horse Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF LDSH Lord Strathcona’s Horse Cap Badge is a military insignia issued to members of Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) during the First World War. This regiment, part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), was originally formed as a cavalry unit and is recognized for its service on the Western Front. The cap badge typically features a scroll inscribed with the regiment’s name, a central depiction of a beaver or crown, and elements representing its Canadian heritage and cavalry tradition. Constructed from brass or similar metal alloys, the badge was designed to be worn on the service cap as part of the uniform, serving as an identifier of the wearer’s unit. Such insignia were standard issue to regiment members and varied minimally in design, reflecting general military issue practices of the era. The badge represents both regimental pride and the broader history of Canadian participation in the First World War.