WW1 Canadian CEF 23rd Battalion Dog Tag

The WW1 Canadian CEF 23rd Battalion Dog Tag is an original identification tag issued to a member of the 23rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. The tag is typically composed of a durable material such as fiber or metal, stamped with the soldier’s pertinent details, which may include name, service number, regiment, and religious denomination. The 23rd Battalion was formed in August 1914 and served as a reserve unit, providing reinforcements to front-line battalions on the Western Front. Items like this dog tag were worn around the neck to facilitate identification in the event of injury or death in the field. Such artifacts offer tangible evidence of individual service and contribute to the historical record of Canadian participation in World War I. This piece is suitable for collectors, researchers, and institutions focused on military history or Canadian involvement in the Great War.