WW1 Canadian CEF 2nd Battalion Collar Inisignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 2nd Battalion Collar Insignia Single is a historical military badge issued to members of the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. This collar insignia was worn as part of the standard uniform and functioned as an identifier of unit affiliation. Typically crafted from brass or a similar metal alloy, the insignia features the battalion’s distinct number and design elements specific to the 2nd Battalion. The Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) represented Canada’s principal contribution to the Allied effort in World War I, and battalion insignias like this one served both practical and symbolic roles within the armed forces. The single badge format indicates it is one component of a pair, intended for wear on the uniform collar. This piece reflects the military insignia conventions of the era and holds historical significance relating to Canadian forces in the Great War.