WW1 Canadian CEF 72nd Battalion Medium Size Pocket Button

The WW1 Canadian CEF 72nd Battalion Medium Size Pocket Button is an authentic uniform accessory from the First World War era. Issued to members of the 72nd Battalion, also known as the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, this button was part of the standard military dress used by the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). The medium size typically refers to buttons intended for use on pockets or jackets rather than as primary fastening elements on the uniform. Made of brass or related metals, these buttons are embossed with distinctive battalion insignia, often featuring the regiment’s number and associated emblems. During the First World War, such buttons served both functional and identification purposes, ensuring consistent appearance and unit designation among personnel. Collectors and historians value these items for their role in military history and as representative artifacts from Canada’s involvement in the conflict between 1914 and 1918. This example is preserved in good condition, showing appropriate age-related characteristics.