WW2 Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers Cap Badge

The WW2 Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) Cap Badge is an original insignia issued to members of the RCEME during the Second World War. Introduced in 1944, the RCEME played a crucial role in the maintenance, repair, and recovery of vehicles and equipment for the Canadian Army. The cap badge typically features the intertwined, stylized letters “RCEME” surmounted by the King’s Crown, denoting allegiance to the reigning monarch of the period. Surrounding the central motif is a wreath, symbolizing honor and service, and the motto “Arte et Marte” (By Skill and Fighting) appears on a scroll at the badge’s base. Constructed from brass or bi-metal, the badge includes lugs or a slider on the reverse for attachment to a service cap. This item represents the important function and identity of the RCEME within the broader organizational structure of the Canadian military during WWII.