Canadian Militia Abegweit Light Infantry 82nd PEI Collar Insignia Single

The Canadian Militia Abegweit Light Infantry 82nd PEI Collar Insignia presented here is a single collar badge associated with the Prince Edward Island-based regiment. The Abegweit Light Infantry, also known as the 82nd Regiment, was a local militia unit that drew its personnel from the region and played a role in Canada’s pre-World War era military organization. This collar insignia is typically made of a brass or bronze alloy and features regimental symbols and identifying text. The design often incorporates the regiment’s number, regional identifiers such as “Abegweit” or “PEI,” and crown or maple leaf motifs, characteristic of Canadian military insignia from this period. Collar badges like this example were worn on the uniform to denote regimental affiliation. Items of this kind are valued by collectors for their historical context, as they represent the structure and identity of Canada’s early 20th-century militia forces.