WW1 Canadian CEF Officers Spurs

The WW1 Canadian CEF Officers Spurs are period military accoutrements issued to officers of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. These spurs are typically constructed from brass or steel and are designed to fit securely over standard military riding boots. The design features a curved neck and rowel, consistent with British pattern officer’s spurs of the era. Spurs such as these were intended to aid mounted officers in controlling their horses during cavalry maneuvers and general field service. Many examples are stamped with manufacturer’s marks or ordnance broad arrows, indicating official military issue. Wear and patination are common due to field use. These items provide an example of the practical equipment carried by Canadian officers on the Western Front and other theatres during WW1. The spurs reflect both the mounted traditions within the CEF and the material culture of early twentieth-century military service.