88th (Victoria Fusiliers) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force Collar Badge, a First World War Canadian military collar badge associated with the 88th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, known as the Victoria Fusiliers. The battalion was raised in Victoria, British Columbia, in 1916 and formed part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Its insignia is of particular interest to collectors of Canadian militaria, CEF badges, British Columbia military history and First World War regimental insignia.
The 88th Battalion was organised as an infantry unit and provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps overseas. The Victoria Fusiliers designation reflected the battalion’s geographical and regimental identity, while its collar badge formed part of the distinctive uniform insignia associated with the unit. Canadian Expeditionary Force collar badges are particularly sought after by collectors because they identify individual battalions and provide a direct link to the locally raised units that served during the Great War.
This badge is suitable for collections covering Canadian Expeditionary Force militaria, Canadian collar badges, British Columbia regiments, First World War insignia and Canadian military history.
Dimensions
Approx. 34mm x 24mm.
Condition
Good overall condition with age-related wear and surface patination. The principal details remain clearly defined and the badge is suitable for display or inclusion in a collection of Canadian First World War insignia.
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