WW1 Canadian CEF For Honourable Service Lapel Badge Low Number

The WW1 Canadian CEF For Honourable Service Lapel Badge was issued to members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who were honorably discharged during the First World War. This particular badge features a low issue number, indicating early distribution. Manufactured in brass, the badge is shaped in a circular format with a crown at the top and bears the inscription “For Honourable Service / Canadian Expeditionary Force” around a central maple leaf. Each badge was uniquely numbered on the reverse to correspond with the recipient, serving as official recognition of service and protection against accusations of shirking duty on the home front. The badge would have been worn on civilian clothing to identify the wearer as an honorably discharged veteran. These lapel badges are significant artifacts from Canada’s WW1 military history and reflect the practice of publicly acknowledging military service during and after the conflict. This item represents an original issue with a low serial number.