WW1 Canadian CEF 217th Infantry Battalion Shoulder Title Insigina Single

This item is a single shoulder title insignia from the 217th Infantry Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), dating to the First World War. The 217th Battalion, based in Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, was authorized in early 1916 and absorbed into the 19th Reserve Battalion upon arrival in England in 1917. The shoulder title is constructed with a curved metal design, typically displaying “217” over “CEF,” and was worn on the upper sleeve of the service dress uniform to identify battalion affiliation. Original insignia like this were commonly issued to members recruited in Western Canada, marking their service within the CEF. Collectors and historians value these items for their historical connection to Canada’s mobilization and overseas military efforts during the Great War. Physical characteristics, such as fastening lugs on the reverse, conform to typical manufacturing standards of British Empire military badges from the 1914–1918 period.