WW2 Canadian Essex Scottish Large Size Button

This item is a World War II-era uniform button issued to members of the Essex Scottish Regiment, a Canadian infantry unit formed in 1885 and active through both World Wars. The button is a large-size version, intended for use on tunics or greatcoats, and would have been part of the standard-issue regimental uniform. Manufactured from brass, it features the regiment’s insignia prominently rendered on the face, often incorporating the regimental motto and distinctive maple leaf design. The reverse commonly bears a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s stamp, indicative of wartime Canadian production standards. Buttons such as this played a functional role in military dress, while also serving as identifiers of unit affiliation within the Canadian Army. The Essex Scottish Regiment participated in key operations during World War II, including the Dieppe Raid and campaigns in Northwest Europe, making authentic uniform items from this regiment an important part of Canadian military heritage.