WW1 Canadian CEF Infantry INF Shoulder Titles Insignia Pair

This pair of WW1 Canadian CEF Infantry “INF” Shoulder Titles Insignia represents the standard shoulder badge used by Canadian Expeditionary Force infantry units during the First World War. Constructed from brass, each insignia features the letters “INF” in plain, block lettering, signifying “Infantry.” These shoulder titles were typically worn on the upper sleeves of the service dress tunic or greatcoat, helping to identify the wearer’s corps within the CEF. Introduced as part of uniform regulations for overseas service, such insignia formed a key element of Canadian military identification from 1914 to 1918. The pair is original to the period, with both pieces retaining their attachment lugs on the reverse, as was standard for the era. These titles are significant for their role in distinguishing Canadian infantry personnel on the battlefield and in camp and are representative of broader Commonwealth military uniform practices during the First World War.