WW1 Canadian CEF 2nd Mounted Rifles Brigade Collar Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 2nd Mounted Rifles Brigade Collar Insignia is a single original badge dating from the First World War. Issued to members of the 2nd Mounted Rifles, Canadian Expeditionary Force, this collar insignia was typically worn on the service dress uniform. The badge is constructed of brass and features design elements associated with the unit, often including the regimental title and symbolic motifs representative of mounted infantry. The 2nd Mounted Rifles Brigade was raised in Canada and served on the Western Front, playing a role in infantry operations following their conversion from mounted to foot soldiers. Collar badges such as this served as indicators of unit identity and esprit de corps and were essential elements of official military dress regulations. This piece offers a tangible connection to the organizational history of the CEF and the role of Canadian mounted troops during the First World War.