WW1 Canadian CEF 173rd Battalion Collars Insignia Pair Cast

The WW1 Canadian CEF 173rd Battalion Collars Insignia Pair Cast represents the distinctive collar badges worn by members of the 173rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. Established in 1916 and known as the 173rd Highlanders, this unit was raised in Hamilton, Ontario, and primarily composed of volunteers of Scottish descent. The cast insignia pair features traditional regimental designs, including references to Highland military heritage. Typically, such collar badges would be produced in brass or bronze and display the battalion number along with appropriate regimental symbols. These insignia pieces were worn on the uniform collar to denote unit affiliation and are representative of the unique identity and pride of the battalion within the CEF. Items like these are sought after by collectors and historians for their association with Canadian military history and their role in identifying regimental lineage and service during the First World War.