WW1 Canadian CEF 58th Battalion Collar Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 58th Battalion Collar Insignia Single is a military artifact issued to members of the 58th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. The insignia was worn on the collar as part of the service uniform to signify battalion affiliation. Typically crafted from brass or bronze, the design features the battalion number, “58,” usually integrated into the emblem, along with standard Canadian military motifs of the era such as foliate patterns or the maple leaf. The reverse side often includes lug fasteners or a pin for attachment. The 58th Battalion, raised in Ontario in 1915, served on the Western Front as part of the 9th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division. Collar insignia such as this were part of essential identification and esprit de corps within the CEF. This single piece represents a tangible connection to Canadian military history during World War I.