WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps CWAC Warrant Officer 2 Rank Insignia Pair

WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) Warrant Officer 2 Rank Insignia Pair This item consists of a matched pair of original rank insignia patches designated for a Warrant Officer Class II in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps during the Second World War. Each insignia is constructed from khaki wool backing and features embroidered crown and laurel designs in colored thread, consistent with the CWAC uniform standards of the era. The patches were worn on the lower sleeve of the service dress jacket to indicate the Warrant Officer 2 rank, which was a senior non-commissioned officer position within the CWAC. This corps was established in 1941 and served to provide administrative, clerical, and support roles for the Canadian Army, allowing more men to serve in combat capacities. The design and manufacture of these patches reflect period Canadian military materials and workmanship. They represent both the rank structure and the expanding role of women in Canada’s armed forces during the Second World War.