WW1 Canadian CEF 79th Battalion Collar Dog Insignia Single

The WW1 Canadian CEF 79th Battalion Collar Dog Insignia is a single collar badge issued to members of the 79th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. Formed in Manitoba in 1915, the 79th Battalion was part of Canada’s mobilization for overseas service as part of the British Empire. This insignia features the battalion’s number and identifying elements commonly associated with Canadian military badges from the era, such as the use of national and regimental symbols. Typically made from brass or gilt metal, collar badges such as this were worn on the uniform’s collar to denote battalion affiliation and rank. Measuring approximately 1 inch in height, the badge is fitted with lugs on the reverse for attachment to the uniform. Items like this served as both functional identification and regimental pride for Canadian troops serving abroad during the Great War, and they remain significant for collectors and historians of military memorabilia.