New Zealand 3rd Auckland Infantry Regiment Cast Collar Insignia Single

The New Zealand 3rd Auckland Infantry Regiment Cast Collar Insignia is a single collar badge associated with the 3rd (Auckland) Regiment of the New Zealand Territorial Force. This insignia is cast, rather than die-struck, reflecting production methods commonly used during the early to mid-20th century. The regiment, formed in 1911, played a significant role in both World War I and World War II, contributing personnel to major campaigns overseas. The badge typically features regimental symbols such as the fern and specific mottos or regimental numbers, identifying the wearer’s unit affiliation. Designed to be worn on the collar of the service uniform, these insignia served both an identification and a ceremonial function. Collectors and historians value such pieces for their association with New Zealand’s military heritage and the specific history of the Auckland region’s infantry contributions. This listing is for a single collar insignia badge, as described.