WW1 Canadian CEF Metal Dog Tag Medium Machine Gun With Service File

This WW1 Canadian CEF Metal Dog Tag is an original identification disc issued to a member of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who served with a Medium Machine Gun unit during the First World War. The dog tag is made from metal and is stamped with the soldier’s service details, including name, regimental number, and unit designation. Such tags were worn for identification purposes in the event of casualty. This specimen is accompanied by a complete service file, providing detailed records of the servicemember’s military history and movements during the war. The context reflects the expansion and mechanization of warfare during this period, with medium machine gun units playing a significant role in trench and field operations. The combination of the physical artifact and the service file offers insight into both individual service and broader Canadian military efforts during WW1. This item holds historical relevance for collectors of military memorabilia and researchers of Canadian military history.