WW1 Canadian CEF 42nd Battalion Number Collar Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 42nd Battalion Number Collar Insignia Single is an original piece of military insignia issued to members of the 42nd Battalion, a unit within the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. The insignia is composed of a metal badge intended to be worn on the collar of the uniform, displaying the numeral “42” to signify the wearer’s battalion affiliation. The 42nd Battalion, also known as the Royal Highlanders of Canada (Black Watch), was formed in 1915 and served on the Western Front in several notable campaigns. Collar insignia like this were centrally important to battlefield identification and unit esprit de corps. The design typically includes the battalion number surrounded by a decorative border, following patterns standardized by the CEF during the war. This single insignia represents a tangible link to the Canadian military’s contribution during WWI and reflects the distinctive identity of the 42nd Battalion.