WW1 Canadian CEF Queen’s University Field Ambulance Cap Badge

The WW1 Canadian CEF Queen’s University Field Ambulance Cap Badge is a historical military insignia issued during the First World War to personnel of the Queen’s University Field Ambulance unit, which formed part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). The badge is typically constructed from brass and features the university’s crest prominently at its center, surrounded by a wreath and surmounted by the King’s Crown, signifying service under the British Empire. The words “Queen’s University” and “Field Ambulance” are usually inscribed around the central motif, denoting the unit’s affiliation and role. Badges such as this would have been worn on the cap as part of the military uniform, serving both as an emblem of identification and unit pride. The Queen’s University Field Ambulance was predominantly composed of staff and students who volunteered for medical service during WW1, supporting the treatment and evacuation of wounded soldiers on the front lines.