WW2 Canadian Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment PWOR Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment (PWOR) Cap Badge is an original military insignia issued to members of the PWOR during the Second World War. This stamped metal badge displays the regiment’s distinctive insignia, typically featuring the Prince of Wales’s feathers above a coronet, set within a scroll inscribed with “Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment.” Such badges were worn on the service dress cap as part of the official uniform, denoting regimental affiliation. The reverse of the badge often includes lugs or a slider for attachment. The Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment is a reserve infantry regiment based in Kingston, Ontario, with a history dating back to 1863. During WWII, members of the regiment served both at home and abroad. Cap badges of this era are notable for their construction and attention to regimental detail, making them identifiable artifacts from Canadian military history.