WW1 Canadian CEF 5th Western Cavalry Large Size Officer’s Button

The WW1 Canadian CEF 5th Western Cavalry Large Size Officer’s Button is an original military uniform accessory from the First World War era. Issued to officers of the 5th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), this button reflects the distinctive regimental identity of the 5th Western Cavalry, an infantry unit which served with distinction on the Western Front. The button is characterized by its large size, typically used on tunics, and is constructed from brass, featuring a high-relief design that incorporates the battalion’s insignia, commonly depicting cavalry-related symbols and regimental numbering. Such buttons were manufactured in Canada and the United Kingdom and were intended to be durable for field service, yet formal enough for parade dress. These artifacts represent the tailoring practices and regimental pride of Canadian forces during WW1. They are sought by collectors for their historical connection to the CEF and their role in military material culture of the early twentieth century.