WW1 Canadian CEF 123rd Battalion Collar Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 123rd Battalion Collar Insignia Single is an original military artifact from the period of the First World War. This collar insignia was issued to members of the 123rd Battalion, also known as the “Royal Grenadiers,” which was part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). The insignia is typically made from brass and features the distinctive design approved for the battalion, which often includes a maple leaf motif and the battalion number. Collar badges like this were worn on the tunics of Canadian soldiers to indicate unit affiliation and played a role in fostering regimental identity. The 123rd Battalion was mobilized in Toronto, Ontario, in 1915, and served primarily as a pioneer battalion, undertaking engineering and construction duties at the front. This single collar insignia is an example of the items worn by Canadian soldiers serving overseas during the Great War.