This Canada Militia Large Tunic Button is an authentic example of the uniform insignia used by Canadian military forces in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Measuring approximately 25mm in diameter, the button is constructed from brass and features a high-relief design. The obverse typically displays the Crown above a maple leaf or related national motif, accompanied by legends such as “Canada Militia” that identify its military association. The reverse is fitted with a shank for secure attachment to a tunic. These buttons were standard issue on formal military dress and were worn by members of the pre-Confederation and Dominion-era Canadian Militia. Examples like this are valued both for their historical context and as representative artifacts of Canadian military uniform evolution. This piece is suitable for reference in collections focused on Canadian military history or nineteenth-century military regalia. Wear, age, and patina are consistent with period use and storage.
