WW1 Canadian CEF 175th Battalion Collar Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 175th Battalion Collar Insignia Single is an original piece of military insignia issued to members of the 175th “Medicine Hat” Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. The 175th Battalion was raised in Alberta in 1916 and formed part of Canada’s efforts in the Great War. This collar insignia is crafted from brass and measures approximately 28 mm in width. It features the battalion’s numerical designation, “175,” prominently displayed within a maple leaf design, which was a common motif in Canadian military insignia of the period. The unit’s title, “CANADA,” is typically inscribed beneath or integrated into the main design. Such insignia were worn in pairs, positioned on the uniform collars to indicate the soldier’s battalion affiliation. This item offers clear representation of Canadian infantry identification during World War I and exemplifies standard CEF insignia manufacturing and design from that era.