WW2 Canadian BC COTC Officer Training Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian BC COTC Officer Training Cap Badge is a historical military insignia issued during the Second World War for members of the British Columbia Canadian Officers’ Training Corps (COTC). The badge is typically constructed from brass, featuring an intricate design that includes the crowned insignia of the COTC and is marked with “B.C.” to denote its association with British Columbia universities. Intended for wear on the service cap, this badge identified officer cadets undergoing military training as part of Canada’s wartime university program. The COTC was instrumental in preparing future officers by providing military instruction to students before or during their enlistment in the Canadian Armed Forces. The badge represents both regional and national aspects of Canadian military history from the 1939-1945 period. Collectors value these items for their connection to Canadian officer training and their distinctive design, which reflects the era’s military traditions and educational partnerships.