WW1 Canadian CEF 4th Battalion Collar Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 4th Battalion Collar Insignia Single is an original military artifact from the First World War, associated with the 4th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). Formed in 1914, the 4th Battalion, also known as the Central Ontario Regiment, served prominently on the Western Front. This brass collar badge features the battalion’s distinctive regimental insignia, which typically includes references to its numerical designation and CEF affiliation. The badge was worn on the collar of the uniform by members of the battalion, serving both as a unit identifier and as part of the overall regimental dress regulations. Measuring approximately 1 inch in height, the insignia is constructed to period standards, usually with lugs or a slider for attachment. Items such as this provide insight into the personal equipment of Canadian soldiers during the First World War and represent a specific regiment’s involvement in the conflict.