WW1 Canadian CEF Chaplain Medium Size Button

This is a World War I-era Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Chaplain medium size uniform button. Issued to members of the CEF Chaplain Service between 1914 and 1918, this button formed part of the official uniform insignia worn by military chaplains. The button is constructed from a brass alloy, measuring approximately 22mm in diameter, and features the emblem used by Canadian military chaplains during the First World War. The design incorporates religious and national symbols relevant to the chaplaincy’s role within the armed forces. The reverse side typically bears the manufacturer’s mark, which can aid in dating and identification. Such buttons are of interest to collectors and historians for their association with the CEF’s support services and the broader history of military chaplaincy in Canada. This artifact represents the distinctive insignia worn by military clergy who served Canadian troops throughout the conflict.