WW2 Canadian 3rd Division RCOC Patch

The WW2 Canadian 3rd Division RCOC Patch is a military insignia used during the Second World War by members of the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps (RCOC) assigned to the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. The patch features the divisional formation sign, typically a French grey square, with the RCOC distinguishing device—often a miniature white grenade emblem or relevant service strip—applied above or below the division patch as per period regulations. The 3rd Canadian Infantry Division was an important formation of the Canadian Army, participating in significant campaigns including the D-Day landings in Normandy and the subsequent advance through Northwest Europe. The RCOC provided essential logistical and materiel support such as supply, maintenance, and ordnance services. Original patches from this era are made from wool or felt with embroidered or printed details. This insignia serves as a historical artifact illustrating combat service and unit identification within Canada’s wartime military structure.