WW2 Canadian Queen’s Own Rifles Cap Badge

The item is a World War II-era cap badge issued to members of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada. This regiment, part of Canada’s permanent military force, served with distinction during the Second World War, notably participating in the D-Day landings at Juno Beach. The cap badge features the regimental motto, “In Pace Paratus” (“In Peace Prepared”), along with the regalia distinctive to this unit. Typically constructed of brass or white metal, the badge includes a bugle horn as the central device, surmounted by a king’s crown reflecting the period of George VI’s reign. The design elements and construction correspond to military insignia regulations of the time. These badges were worn on the service dress cap and served as an immediate identifier of regimental affiliation. The Queen’s Own Rifles cap badge is a representative artifact of Canadian infantry history during the Second World War and is of interest to collectors and historians alike.