WW2 Canadian RCAF Padded Pilots Wings

The WW2 Canadian RCAF Padded Pilots Wings are an original item issued to pilots of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. This insignia features a pair of embroidered wings flanking a central crown surmounting the monogram “R.C.A.F.,” denoting the wearer’s status as a qualified pilot. The badge is characterized by its padded construction, lending it a raised, three-dimensional appearance when sewn onto a uniform. Produced in cloth, the wings were typically worn above the left breast pocket on service dress and battle dress tunics. The design reflects the British Commonwealth aircrew insignia style, but the Canadian version is distinct in its use of national markings and the inclusion of “R.C.A.F.” The badge symbolizes pilot qualification and was a significant part of wartime RCAF uniforms. Such wings remain of historical interest to collectors and researchers of military aviation artifacts.