WW1 Canadian CEF 52nd Battalion Collar Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 52nd Battalion Collar Insignia Single is an original military artifact from the First World War, worn by members of the 52nd Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). The insignia was designed to be attached to the collar of the uniform and served as a distinguishing emblem for the battalion. Typically struck in brass, the piece features the battalion number “52” integrated within a maple leaf motif, symbolizing its Canadian origins. The reverse usually retains evidence of the period lug fastenings utilized for securing the insignia to the tunic. The 52nd Battalion was raised in Northern Ontario and participated in numerous engagements on the Western Front from 1915 to 1919. This single collar badge provides insight into Canadian military identification practices during the Great War and offers material representation of regimental history. The item is suitable for historical reference, military collections, or research.