WW1 Canadian 218th Battlaion Collar Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian 218th Battalion Collar Insignia Single is a military badge issued during the First World War to members of the 218th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Formed in Edmonton, Alberta, in early 1916, the battalion was part of Canada’s mobilization for overseas service. The insignia is made of metal, typically bronze or brass, and was designed to be worn on the collar of the military tunic. The design commonly features the battalion number “218” prominently displayed, often with surrounding elements such as maple leaves to signify Canadian service and occasionally a banner or scroll with the unit’s name. Badges like this were used for identification and as a symbol of regimental pride. The original 218th Battalion was absorbed into other units during the war, making surviving insignia of this battalion relatively scarce. This item represents an authentic piece of Canadian military history from the WW1 era.