WW1 Canadian CEF 58th Battalion Medium Size Officer’s Pocket Button

This item is a medium size officer’s pocket button from the 58th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), dating to the First World War era. The button is constructed of brass and measures approximately 22mm in diameter, a standard size for use on tunics and service jackets. It features the distinct insignia of the 58th Battalion, which commonly includes the unit number and relevant Canadian military motifs. Such buttons were typically manufactured in Canada or Britain and affixed to officers’ uniforms to denote battalion affiliation and rank status. The 58th Battalion, authorized in 1915, was part of the CEF and served on the Western Front in France and Belgium. Original buttons from this period are collected for their historical association with Canada’s military contributions during World War I. This artifact offers insight into early twentieth-century military uniform components and the organizational structure of Canadian forces during the conflict.