WW1 Canadian CEF 12th Battalion Engineers Dog Tags With Paybook and Insignia

This grouping consists of original World War I Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) items associated with the 12th Battalion Engineers. The set includes a pair of identification tags (“dog tags”), a paybook, and battalion insignia. The dog tags are typical of the era, constructed from fiber or compressed material, and feature the soldier’s name, service number, and unit designation. The paybook contains personal, financial, and service records relevant to the servicemember’s time in the CEF. The accompanying insignia displays the distinct 12th Battalion Engineers symbols, representative of Canadian engineering units during the Great War. Such items were standard issue, providing identification, operational records, and unit affiliation. The 12th Battalion Engineers formed a part of Canada’s contributions to Allied engineering and logistical efforts on the Western Front. Collectively, these artifacts illustrate both the identity and administration of Canadian soldiers in wartime service during the First World War.