WW2 Canadian RCEME Officers Named Battledress Jacket

This is an original WWII Canadian RCEME (Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) Officers Named Battledress Jacket. The jacket is made from khaki wool serge, consistent with Canadian military issue during the Second World War. It features the distinctive RCEME shoulder titles and unit flashes, as well as officer rank insignia on the epaulettes. The jacket retains its original metal buttons and period-appropriate hook closures at the collar. Internal labeling includes the officer’s name, further supporting its attribution and historical significance. The battledress jacket was standard issue for Canadian Armed Forces personnel during WWII, with specific insignia and markings denoting branch and rank. RCEME was responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and technical equipment, playing a vital role in operational effectiveness. This piece represents Canadian officer’s service dress and is an example of wartime tailoring and insignia placement. The condition and markings reflect its period use and provenance.