WW1 Canadian CEF Lord Strathcona’s Horse Shoulder Title Insignia Single (2)

The WW1 Canadian CEF Lord Strathcona’s Horse Shoulder Title Insignia Single is a metal badge worn by members of the Lord Strathcona’s Horse regiment during their service in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I. This shoulder title was typically affixed to the upper sleeve of the service dress uniform, identifying the regiment of the wearer. The design generally features the regiment’s abbreviated name, often cast or stamped in brass or a similar metal, following period military insignia standards. Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) is a distinguished cavalry regiment with service history in key WW1 operations. Shoulder titles were issued as single pieces and could be displayed alone or in pairs depending on regulation and period use. Collectors and historians value these insignia for their association with Canadian military heritage and as an example of early 20th-century regimental insignia design and manufacture within the context of the First World War.