WW1 Canadian CEF 66th Battalion Collar Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 66th Battalion Collar Insignia is a single metal badge issued to members of the 66th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. The 66th Battalion, also known as the “Edmonton Guards,” was authorized in 1915 and recruited primarily in Alberta, Canada. Collar insignia such as this example were worn on the uniform collars to designate regimental affiliation and were an essential part of military dress regulations during the period. The badge typically features the battalion number, regimental motifs, and a maple leaf—symbolizing its Canadian origin—rendered in stamped or die-cast metal, often with original lugs or fasteners on the reverse. Collectors and historians value these items for their association with Canadian military history and the individuals who served overseas with the CEF. Size, design features, and maker’s marks, if present, assist in authentication and dating of the piece.