WW1 British BEF Royal Engineers Shoulder Title Insignia Single

This single WW1 British BEF Royal Engineers Shoulder Title Insignia represents an original piece of military uniform insignia from the First World War. Manufactured for the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), the shoulder title would have been worn on the upper sleeve of the uniform tunic to denote the wearer’s service with the Royal Engineers, a corps responsible for military engineering tasks including fortifications, tunneling, and communications. Typically constructed from brass, this insignia features the standard “RE” lettering, sometimes accompanied by “BEF” to specify deployment with the expeditionary forces in France and Belgium. Such items were an essential part of British Army uniforms, providing clear identification among various corps and units during the conflict. The piece is a reflection of period manufacture, showing typical fixing lugs or slider fastenings to the reverse. Insignia like this are valued for their historical significance and connection to British military operations of the early 20th century.