WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps Cap Badge (2)

The WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps Cap Badge is a metal insignia issued to members of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) during the Second World War. Instituted in 1941, the CWAC was established to allow women to serve in non-combat military roles, supporting the Canadian Army both at home and overseas. This cap badge typically features a maple leaf as the central motif, surmounted by the King’s Crown, with the organization’s initials, “CWAC,” displayed prominently. Constructed of brass or similar metal, the badge was designed to be affixed to the service cap as part of the standard uniform. It served as a symbol of identification and affiliation for female personnel. The design reflects both national and regimental elements, consistent with Canadian military traditions of the period. Cap badges like this one are representative of the broader contributions made by women in Canada’s armed forces during World War II.