Canadian Army Captain’s Rank Maroon Pips Nursing Sister Set of 6

This set comprises six Canadian Army Captain’s rank purple pips specifically designated for Nursing Sisters. Each pip features a purple background, a color indicative of the Nursing Sister corps, and the traditional star-shaped insignia that denotes the rank of Captain within the Canadian Army. These pips were typically worn on the shoulder straps of service dress uniforms by commissioned Nursing Sisters, who held full officer rank and were responsible for medical care within the armed forces. The set reflects the unique status of Nursing Sisters in the Canadian military hierarchy, combining both rank and branch distinction. The pips are produced from metal with enamel or painted details as appropriate to the era and issue. Such insignia were in use during the periods of the First and Second World Wars and occasionally later, marking the wearer as a qualified Captain within the medical division. The set is presented as six individual pips, as originally issued for uniform use.