WW1 Canadian CEF 102nd Battalion Collar Insginia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 102nd Battalion Collar Insignia is a military badge worn by members of the 102nd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. This single collar insignia is typically constructed from brass and features the distinctive battalion number “102” within a maple leaf design, which was a common motif in Canadian military insignia of the era. The badge was intended to be worn on the collar of the service uniform and served to identify the wearer’s battalion affiliation. The 102nd Battalion, also known as the North British Columbians, was formed in 1915 and saw active service in France and Flanders as part of the 4th Canadian Division. Such insignia pieces are representative of the standard-issue equipment distributed to soldiers during the conflict and provide insight into the identification practices used by Canadian forces during the Great War. Condition and specific maker marks may vary.