WW2 Canadian General Service Lapel Badge

The WW2 Canadian General Service Lapel Badge was issued to members of the Canadian armed forces during the Second World War. Designed to be worn on civilian clothing, the badge identified veterans and serving personnel who had been honorably discharged or were on leave. The badge is typically made of brass and features a maple leaf, a symbol of Canada, set within a circular border that includes the inscription “General Service” and the crown emblem. Lapel badges such as this one allowed service members to demonstrate their contribution to the war effort and were an important part of post-service identification prior to the widespread issuance of medals. The badge’s issue was governed by official Canadian military regulations, with each badge individually numbered on the reverse side for record-keeping purposes. Measuring approximately 20 mm in diameter, these badges are of interest to collectors specializing in Canadian militaria and World War II artifacts.