WW2 Canadian Kent Regiment Medium Size Button

This is a World War II-era Canadian Kent Regiment medium size button, designed as part of the official uniform insignia for members of the Kent Regiment. Manufactured according to wartime specifications, the button features the regiment’s emblem in raised detail, typically constructed from brass or a similar durable metal alloy. The reverse side often displays the maker’s mark, reflecting its authentic period production. Measuring appropriately for use on tunics and service dress jackets, the medium size button was a standard component of the regiment’s attire. The Kent Regiment, originating in Ontario, served as part of the Canadian Army during the Second World War and contributed to home defense and training activities in support of the national war effort. This item illustrates the attention to regimental identity and uniform regulations characteristic of Canadian military organization during the 1939–1945 period. The button provides a representative example of Canadian military accoutrements from the era.