WW1 Canadian CEF 75th Battalion Shoulder Number Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 75th Battalion Shoulder Number Insignia Single is an original cloth insignia issued to members of the 75th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. The insignia consists of a single numeral “75,” typically constructed from brass or gilded metal, designed to be affixed to the uniform shoulder strap. These identification devices were an essential part of military attire, allowing quick recognition of unit affiliation. The 75th Battalion formed part of the CEF and served overseas as part of the 11th Infantry Brigade in the 4th Canadian Division. Shoulder numbers were individually issued and often show wear consistent with field use, reflecting the practical demands of wartime service. Collectors and historians regard such pieces as primary artifacts representing Canadian participation in World War I military operations. This insignia provides direct material evidence of unit organization within Canada’s expeditionary forces during the 1914–1918 conflict.