Canadian The Essex and Kent Scottish Collar Insignia Single

The Canadian The Essex and Kent Scottish Collar Insignia Single is an original piece of military regalia associated with the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment of the Canadian Army. This insignia was worn on the collar of the service dress uniform, signifying regimental affiliation. Typically cast in brass or a similar metal, it features the distinctive elements and motto representative of the Essex and Kent Scottish, a Primary Reserve infantry regiment formed in 1954 through the amalgamation of The Essex Scottish Regiment and The Kent Regiment. Such insignia played an important role in unit identification and cohesion, and were standard issue for members of the regiment during periods of service, training, and ceremonial occasions. This single collar badge may be of interest to collectors, historians, or researchers studying Canadian military insignia and the organizational history of reserve regiments. Its design reflects the unit’s heritage within southwestern Ontario and the broader context of Canadian military tradition.