8th Canadian Hussars Cap Badge
Canadian 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Cap Badge. During World War 2 the regiment landed in Italy on 19 December 1943 at Naples. The regiment fought in the Liri Valley, the Melfa Crossing, Ceprano, The Gothic Line, Missano Ridge, Coriano, the Lamone River Crossing, and Coventello. It moved to North-West Europe on 17 February 1945 as part of Operation Goldflake. The Hussars sailed from Italy to Southern France, and then moved by rail to Northwest Europe. After refitting the tanks, the regiment went into action in the Netherlands, breaking through to Putten in mid-April. The regiment then moved north for the final actions of the war at the Delfzijl Pocket where 3,000 German soldiers surrendered to the regiment. World War 2 brass construction cap badge, complete with both lugs. Nice original example in good used condition!
