WW1 Canadian CEF CANADA Other Ranks Dated 1916 Shoulder Titles Insignia Pair

This pair of WW1 Canadian CEF CANADA Other Ranks Dated 1916 Shoulder Titles Insignia represents official uniform accoutrements worn by enlisted personnel of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Each insignia is constructed from brass and formed in a curved pattern with the word “CANADA” in capital letters, a format standardized for Other Ranks throughout the conflict. The reverse typically shows lugs for attachment to the uniform shoulder straps, ensuring secure placement. Dated 1916, these titles provide both chronological and military context for collectors and researchers, reflecting the continued involvement and reorganization of Canadian forces on the Western Front during this period. Shoulder titles functioned as an immediate visual identifier of nationality within Commonwealth armies. This pair exemplifies typical wartime issue, adhering to the specifications mandated for wear by non-commissioned members of the CEF, and remains a relevant artifact from the Great War era.