WW1 Canadian CEF 33 Shoulder Number Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 33 Shoulder Number Insignia Single is an original military badge used by members of the 33rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. The insignia is a metal shoulder title, typically made from brass, intended for wear on the upper shoulder straps of the service dress uniform. It features the number “33,” which identified the wearer as a member of the 33rd Battalion, a unit raised in Ontario in 1914 as part of Canada’s mobilization for the war. Shoulder titles such as this served both practical and organizational functions, assisting in unit identification within the Canadian Army. The badge generally measures approximately 1–2 inches across and is often equipped with lugs or a slider on the reverse for attachment. This item represents a standard form of insignia worn by personnel and is a typical example of Canadian CEF regimental identifiers from the WW1 period.