WW1 Canadian CEF 227th Battalion Collar Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 227th Battalion Collar Insignia is a single brass badge issued to members of the 227th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. The insignia typically features the battalion number “227” prominently, often accompanied by maple leaf motifs and the unit’s title, reflecting its Canadian identity. Collar badges such as this were worn in pairs on the uniform, serving as a means of unit identification for both soldiers and superiors. The 227th Battalion was raised in northern Ontario in early 1916, recruiting personnel primarily from the region before embarking for England later that year. During the war, the battalion was absorbed into reserve units to provide reinforcements for the front lines. This artifact represents the organizational structure and regional composition of the CEF during the conflict. The piece displays typical manufacturing details of the period, including lug fastenings on the reverse for attachment to the uniform collar.