WW1 US AEF Signals Officers Collar Insignia Single

The WW1 US AEF Signals Officers Collar Insignia is an original military artifact from the period of the First World War. This single collar insignia was worn by officers of the Signal Corps in the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) and served to identify their branch and rank. Typically constructed from bronze or similar metal alloys, the insignia features the distinctive crossed signal flags and torch motif, symbolizing the communication role of the Signal Corps within the AEF. The piece is equipped with a pin-back or screw-back fastener for attachment to the uniform collar. Items such as this were standard issue from 1917 to 1918 and adhere to the US Army uniform regulations of the time. This insignia provides a representative example of the materials, design, and function used in early 20th-century US military uniform accouterments. It is a relevant item for historical reference, military collections, or study of the US Signal Corps’ contributions during World War I.