WW2 Canadian Lincoln and Welland Officers Small Size Hat Button

The WW2 Canadian Lincoln and Welland Officers Small Size Hat Button is an authentic piece of Canadian military insignia from the Second World War. This button was specifically issued to officers of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, a unit established in Ontario and active during the conflict. The design typically features the regiment’s insignia, which may include regimental symbols or motifs reflecting its heritage. Manufactured in a reduced, or “small,” size, this button was intended for use on officers’ service dress hats, distinguishing it from larger uniform buttons. Construction is generally of brass or a similar metal alloy, designed for durability in field conditions. The reverse side would ordinarily display the manufacturer’s mark and attachment shank. Such buttons played a role in maintaining uniform standards and identifying regiment affiliation among Canadian Forces personnel during World War II. This artifact represents a discrete but significant element of Canadian military dress during the 1939–1945 period.