WW2 Canadian The Royal Regiment Cap Badge

This is a World War II-era cap badge for The Royal Regiment of Canada, a distinguished infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. The badge is crafted in metal, featuring the regiment’s emblematic design: a crown surmounting a beaver atop a scroll inscribed with the regimental name. The central motif is framed by maple leaves, symbolizing Canadian heritage. Worn on the dress cap by soldiers of The Royal Regiment of Canada during the Second World War, this badge signified unit identity and esprit de corps. The reverse typically includes lugs or a slider for attachment to headgear. Throughout the conflict, badges such as this were standard issue and served a practical role in distinguishing regiments within the Canadian military. This item reflects official military insignia as used by Canadian forces from 1939 to 1945. It represents both the tradition and organizational structure of Canada’s armed services during this period.