WW2 Canadian Governor General’s Foot Guards Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian Governor General’s Foot Guards Cap Badge is an original military insignia worn by members of the Governor General’s Foot Guards during the Second World War. This regiment, established in 1872, is part of the Canadian Army’s Household Division, tasked with both ceremonial duties and operational service. The cap badge typically features a stylized representation of the regimental crest, often incorporating the Guard’s distinctive star pattern, along with a central emblem such as the Royal Cypher or crown. Manufactured in brass or similar metal, the badge was designed to be affixed to the headdress, signifying the soldier’s unit affiliation. Examples from the WW2 period may exhibit maker’s marks or stamping on the reverse. As a piece of military headgear insignia, this item provides insight into the identity and traditions of one of Canada’s prominent regiments during the Second World War. Ideal for collectors and researchers of Canadian military history.