WW1 Canadian CEF 27th Battalion Medium Size Button

This item is a First World War-era Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) 27th Battalion medium size button. The button features the battalion’s insignia, typically incorporating the unit number and associated regimental symbols, as was standard for Canadian military uniform buttons of the period. Made from a metal alloy commonly used during WW1, the medium size was designed for use on service tunics and greatcoats, playing both a functional and identificatory role in a soldier’s uniform. The 27th Battalion, also known as the City of Winnipeg Battalion, was an infantry unit formed in October 1914 and served overseas as part of the Canadian Corps. The button reflects official issue standards, with a shank on the reverse for attachment. Such items are of interest for military history research, uniform study, and collecting due to their association with the personnel and operations of the Canadian Corps during the Great War.