WW1 Canadian CEF 138th Battalion Number Shoulder Title Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 138th Battalion Number Shoulder Title Insignia Single is a military artifact from the First World War, originating from the 138th (Edmonton, Alberta) Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. This single shoulder title is constructed of metal and displays the raised number “138,” which identified a soldier’s battalion on the uniform. Such insignia were typically worn on the shoulder straps of the service dress, serving as a unit identifier within the larger organization of the CEF between 1914 and 1918. The 138th Battalion was authorized in late 1915 and recruited primarily in northern Alberta before embarking for England in 1916. Original shoulder titles like this example contribute to the documentation of battalion history and represent a key element in early Canadian military uniform traditions. The piece is categorized as a single insignia, indicating it is one half of the intended pair.