WW1 Canadian CEF 120th Battalion Collars Insignia Pair

This offering consists of a matched pair of collar insignia attributed to the 120th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), as used during the First World War. The 120th Battalion, known as the City of Hamilton Battalion, was recruited in Ontario and served as part of Canada’s mobilization for overseas service. Each insignia is constructed from brass, featuring the battalion’s identifying number “120” above a scroll marked “CEF,” with accompanying maple leaf motifs, reflecting the national symbol of Canada. The reverse of each badge typically includes attachment lugs or pins for mounting on the regimental uniform, as was standard military practice during the 1914–1918 period. Items such as these were worn on the uniform collars by enlisted personnel to denote unit affiliation. Collar badges of this type form part of the broader set of CEF insignia produced during the First World War and are of historical relevance for military collectors and researchers.