WW1 Canadian CEF 13th Battalion Number Shoulder Title Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 13th Battalion Number Shoulder Title Insignia Single is an original uniform component used by members of the 13th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. The insignia consists of a metal numerals badge, typically made from brass, featuring the number “13” in a plain, sans-serif style. It was designed to be affixed to the uniform’s shoulder strap, serving as a means of identifying the wearer’s battalion within the larger organizational structure of the CEF. The 13th Battalion, also known as the Royal Highlanders of Canada, was an active infantry unit that participated in several significant campaigns on the Western Front. Shoulder titles such as this example were integral elements of the Canadian military uniform, providing clear and standardized battalion identification for administrative and operational purposes. This single insignia represents a tangible artifact from the period, reflecting military practices and regimental identity of the era. Marked P.W. Ellis and Co 1915.