WW2 Canadian The Royal Regiment of Canada Canvas Shoulder Title Insignia Single

This item is a single canvas shoulder title insignia from The Royal Regiment of Canada, as issued during the Second World War. The insignia is constructed from red canvas and features “ROYAL REGIMENT OF CANADA” embroidered in white thread. It was designed to be sewn onto the upper sleeve of the wool battle dress uniform, identifying the wearer as a member of this Canadian infantry regiment. Such shoulder titles were standard issue for Commonwealth military units during the war, with variations in color and lettering to differentiate regiments. The Royal Regiment of Canada, one of the oldest regiments in the country, participated in several notable campaigns during WWII, including the Dieppe Raid. This shoulder title reflects the distinctive unit insignia used by Canadian forces, offering a representative example of wartime uniform markings. The item’s physical characteristics, such as fabric type and embroidery style, are consistent with period Canadian military textile insignia.