WW2 Canadian Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Wentworth Regiment Cap Badge

This item is a World War II-era cap badge from the Wentworth Regiment, also known as the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (RHLI), a Canadian Army unit. The badge is typically made of brass and features the regimental insignia, often depicting a central maple leaf surrounded by scrolls bearing the regiment’s name and motto. During the Second World War, regimental cap badges served as a key element of military dress, signifying unit identity and fostering esprit de corps among soldiers. The Wentworth Regiment, later amalgamated into the RHLI, saw active service within the Canadian Army and played a role in several significant campaigns. Cap badges such as this were worn on the service dress cap and sometimes on other uniform headdresses. This example represents the regimental heritage and identity of Canadian forces during the Second World War, and it is a relevant artifact for those interested in Canadian military history and insignia.