WW1 Canadian CEF Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry PPCLI Officer’s Shoulder Title Insignia Single

This item is a World War I-era Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) officer’s shoulder title insignia. Produced for use by officers, the insignia is constructed of brass and features the regimental abbreviation “PPCLI” in uppercase letters, crafted in an open-work design. Shoulder titles were worn on the epaulettes of service dress uniforms and served to identify the wearer’s regiment or corps. The PPCLI was one of the first Canadian infantry units to enter combat during the First World War and maintained a distinctive identity within the CEF. Officer’s titles like this example typically display a higher quality of finish compared to other ranks, in keeping with army regulations of the period. This shoulder title would have been affixed to the uniform by means of lugs or loops, which are present on the reverse. Items such as this are valued for their historical association with Canadian military service during the Great War.