Canadian Army Halton Riles Shoulder Title Insignia Single

The Canadian Army Halton Rifles Shoulder Title Insignia Single is an original military uniform insignia representing the Halton Rifles regiment of the Canadian Army. This shoulder title is typically constructed of brass or similar metal and features the unit’s name in raised lettering. The Halton Rifles were an infantry regiment based in Halton County, Ontario, serving in various capacities from their formation in the 19th century until eventual amalgamation and reorganization in the twentieth century. Shoulder titles such as this were worn on the upper uniforms of service members to signify regimental affiliation. This insignia would have been attached to the uniform through lugs or slider fittings on the reverse. Items like this are indicative of standard military dress and are part of the identification and esprit de corps of Canadian military units. The insignia provides historical insight into Canadian regimental traditions and changes within the country’s military structure.