WW1 British BEF Territorial 12th County of London Shoulder Title Insignia Single

This item is a single shoulder title insignia from the 12th County of London Battalion, also known as “The Rangers,” a unit of the British Army’s Territorial Force during the First World War. The shoulder title is constructed from metal, typically brass, and features the identifying wording or numerals associated with the 12th County of London. Shoulder titles were worn on the upper uniform sleeve as a means of unit identification and were standard issue to personnel in the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and Territorial units. The 12th County of London played a notable role in the war, contributing men to various theaters of operation. This insignia would have been secured to the uniform via lugs or similar fittings, representative of early 20th-century British military uniform regulations. This piece is relevant to collectors and historians documenting the structure and insignia of WW1 British Army Territorial units.