WW2 Royal Canadian Engineers RCE Cap Badge

The WW2 Royal Canadian Engineers (RCE) Cap Badge is a military insignia issued to members of the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. The badge typically features a central beaver motif, a significant Canadian symbol, set atop a ribbon bearing the unit’s motto, “Ubique,” meaning “Everywhere.” This is surrounded by a laurel wreath denoting achievement and service, and surmounted by the King’s Crown, indicating its use during the reign of King George VI (1936–1952). Constructed from brass or a similar metal, the badge was designed to be worn on the standard military headdress as an identifier of the wearer’s corps affiliation. The Royal Canadian Engineers were responsible for military engineering tasks including construction, demolition, and infrastructure support both in combat zones and on the home front. Cap badges like this example are valued for their historical significance and connection to Canadian military heritage in the Second World War.