Original WWII Canadian beret badge Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment

Original Canadian beret badge from the Second World War of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment.The badge features a stag head at the center surrounded by the regimental title Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment and the motto Paratus.A crown is displayed at the top and the badge is framed by a wreath of maple leaves symbolizing Canada.This type of badge was worn on the beret of Canadian infantry soldiers during the war years.The reverse shows two attachment lugs as commonly found on period issued examples.The piece shows a nicely aged patina consistent with age and wartime use.A characterful and historically accurate collectible related to Canadian military service in WWII.Highly suitable for collectors of Commonwealth and Canadian military insignia.Article number: 18722