WW2 Canadian First Hussars Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian First Hussars Cap Badge is a military insignia worn by members of the First Hussars, a regiment of the Canadian Armoured Corps, during the Second World War. The badge features a gilt brass construction with a central crowned shield, bearing the regiment’s motto “HODIE NON CRAS” (“Today, Not Tomorrow”) and the white horse of Hanover, a symbol with origins in British Army cavalry traditions. A scroll beneath the shield is inscribed with the regiment’s name, “FIRST HUSSARS.” The badge is fitted with lugs or a slider on the reverse, allowing attachment to the service cap. Throughout WW2, this cap badge served as a distinctive identifier for regiment members, many of whom participated in key operations such as the D-Day landings and subsequent campaigns in Northwest Europe. The design reflects both regimental heritage and its affiliation within the broader structure of Canadian armoured forces during the conflict.