WW1 Canadian CEF 72nd Battalion 5 Button Tunic

The WW1 Canadian CEF 72nd Battalion 5 Button Tunic is an original uniform jacket issued to members of the 72nd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. This tunic features a standard five-button front typical of CEF service dress, constructed from heavy wool fabric suitable for field conditions. The garment includes reinforced shoulder straps, stand-and-fall collar, and pleated breast pockets with scalloped flaps. The sleeves are finished with simple cuffs, and the rear is unvented. The 72nd Battalion, also known as the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, served on the Western Front, participating in major engagements such as Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele. Original insignia, if present, varies and may include battalion and divisional patches or regimental shoulder titles. The tunic represents Canadian military dress regulations of the period and was part of the standard issue kit for infantry soldiers serving overseas during the Great War.