WW2 Canadian The Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian The Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada Cap Badge is an authentic military insignia worn by members of The Black Watch during the Second World War. This badge features the distinct regimental crest: a crowned thistle set on a diamond-cut star and encircled by a belt bearing the unit’s name, “The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada.” Above the crest is the royal crown, denoting royal patronage. The badge is typically made of brass or white metal, with a robust construction suited for regular wear on the standard issue tam o’shanter or balmorals. The Black Watch, one of Canada’s oldest and most distinguished infantry regiments, served in several key campaigns throughout WWII, including operations in Northwest Europe. These cap badges were used for identification and to promote regimental pride among soldiers. Authentic examples display period manufacturing techniques and fastening lugs suitable for attachment to headwear.