WW2 Canadian Vandoos R22E Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian Vandoos R22E Cap Badge is a military insignia worn by members of the Royal 22e Régiment, also known as the “Vandoos.” This regiment, established in 1914, is one of Canada’s most distinguished French-speaking units. The cap badge typically features the regimental insignia, which includes a beaver surmounted on a scroll bearing the unit’s name, symbols reflecting the regiment’s heritage, and the royal crown. Made of brass or a similar metal, it was designed to be attached to the military headdress during service. Such badges were used during the Second World War as a means of identification and to denote regimental affiliation among Canadian Army personnel. Collectors value these pieces for their historical significance and association with a renowned Canadian infantry regiment that participated in key campaigns, including the Italian Campaign and Northwest Europe operations. This item represents authentic military regalia from the Second World War era.