WW2 Canadian RCAF Bullion Wire Officers Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian RCAF Bullion Wire Officers Cap Badge is an original insignia worn by officers of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. This cap badge features a detailed design incorporating the RCAF eagle and crown, rendered in fine gold and silver-colored bullion wire embroidery. The badge is mounted on a dark blue or black wool backing, consistent with standard issue for officer headgear of the period. Bullion wire badges were produced using metallic threads, often for higher-ranking personnel, providing a distinctive and high-quality appearance. Such badges were sewn onto the service caps worn by RCAF officers, distinguishing them from other ranks and branches. The badge reflects the insignia regulations of the RCAF during the 1939–1945 era and is a typical example of wartime Canadian air force accoutrements. This item provides insight into the dress and organizational structure of Canada’s air service during the Second World War.