WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps CWAC Cap Badge 3

The WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) Cap Badge served as the official headdress insignia for members of the CWAC during the Second World War. Established in 1941, the CWAC was formed to enable Canadian women to contribute to the war effort in roles such as clerks, drivers, and administrative staff. The cap badge features a maple leaf design with the letters “CWAC” prominently displayed on a central scroll, typically surmounted by the Crown. Manufactured from brass or bronze, it was intended to symbolize the wearer’s service and affiliation with the Corps. The badge was worn on the beret or service cap as part of the standard uniform. The CWAC cap badge represents the historic participation of Canadian women in the military and is of interest to collectors specializing in Commonwealth or Canadian military insignia from the Second World War period.