WW1 Canadian CEF Division Patch Square

The WW1 Canadian CEF Division Patch Square is a cloth insignia used by the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. These patches were introduced as an identification system to distinguish divisions, brigades, and battalions within the CEF operating on the Western Front and other theaters. The design typically consists of a square-shaped piece of colored felt or cloth, with the color and arrangement signifying a soldier’s specific unit. Division patches were worn on the upper sleeves of the service uniform, providing a visual means of unit identification for both administrative and operational purposes. This artifact is characteristic of Canadian military organization during the 1914-1918 period and reflects efforts to maintain effective unit cohesion in the field. The WW1 Canadian CEF Division Patch Square is a relevant example of early 20th-century military insignia and offers historical insight into the structure and practices of the Canadian Forces in World War One.