Canadian 31st British Columbia Horse Medium Size Button

This is a medium size uniform button from the 31st British Columbia Horse, a Canadian militia cavalry regiment active during the early 20th century. The button features the regiment’s distinctive insignia, typically including identifying motifs such as the regiment number and regional designation. Constructed of brass, it reflects the standard materials and manufacturing methods of its period, with a typical diameter of approximately 23mm. Originally worn on the service dress of officers or enlisted ranks, these buttons formed part of the official regimental attire prior to the unit’s amalgamation into other formations in Canadian military reorganizations after 1920. The rear of the button includes a shank for sewing or fastening to a uniform. Items such as this were produced by various Canadian and British manufacturers, sometimes bearing maker marks on the reverse. This example serves as a representative piece of early Canadian military regalia and material culture.