WW1 Canadian CEF 176th Battalion Collar Insignia Single

WW1 Canadian CEF 176th Battalion Collar Insignia Single This item is a single original collar insignia from the 176th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), issued during the First World War. The 176th Battalion, also known as the Niagara Rangers, was formed in Ontario in 1916 as part of Canada’s military mobilization for overseas service. The unit was primarily composed of recruits from the Niagara region. The insignia is typically made of brass or bronze and features the battalion’s numeric designation “176” along with traditional Canadian military motifs of the era. Worn on the collar of the service uniform, such badges served as identifiers for regimental affiliation and rank. Following training in Canada, the 176th Battalion was absorbed into reserve units while overseas. These insignia are significant for collectors and historians documenting Canadian military organization and the contributions of specific battalions during the Great War.