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

The Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) Master Warrant Officer Rank Insignia Pair consists of two matching cloth insignia representing the rank of Master Warrant Officer within the CWAC. Established in 1941, the CWAC enabled women to serve in the Canadian Army during the Second World War and into the postwar era. The Master Warrant Officer was a senior non-commissioned rank, typically responsible for administrative duties, supervision, and discipline within the unit. Each insignia in this pair is embroidered, usually featuring a crown above three chevrons, following the British Army pattern adapted for Canadian use. These insignia would have been worn on the uniform sleeves by personnel holding this appointment. Surviving paired insignia provide insight into the organization and structure of the CWAC and the evolving roles of women in the Canadian military. Items relating to the CWAC are valued by collectors and historians for their connection to women’s military service in Canada.