WW2 Canadian Cape Breton Highlanders Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian Cape Breton Highlanders Cap Badge is an original military insignia issued to members of the Cape Breton Highlanders during the Second World War. This badge was worn on the headdress as part of the official uniform, denoting regimental affiliation. Manufactured from brass or white metal, the badge typically features a maple leaf surmounted by the regimental title scroll, “The Cape Breton Highlanders,” and incorporates traditional Scottish design elements, reflecting the regiment’s lineage and heritage. The Cape Breton Highlanders served with distinction as part of the 5th Canadian Armoured Division in the Italian Campaign and Northwest Europe from 1943 to 1945. Cap badges of this period are valued for their historical significance, providing insight into military identification practices and the cultural identity of Canadian units during the war. This item is a representative example of the distinctive insignia used by Canadian infantry regiments in the mid-twentieth century.