WW1 British BEF Durham Light Infantry Shoulder Title Insignia Single

The WW1 British BEF Durham Light Infantry Shoulder Title Insignia Single is an original military insignia worn by members of the Durham Light Infantry during the First World War. This shoulder title was part of the standard uniform for soldiers serving in the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) between 1914 and 1918. Typically made from brass, the insignia displays the regiment name in a curved, openwork design, allowing identification of unit affiliation when affixed to the upper shoulder strap of the service dress tunic. Such items were issued in pairs but are often found as single pieces today due to the passage of time. The Durham Light Infantry played a significant role in numerous campaigns during the Great War, and its shoulder titles are considered representative examples of British Army regimental insignia from the period. The piece offers a tangible connection to early twentieth-century military history and regimental identity within the BEF.