Canadian Women’s Army Corps CWAC Korean War Jacket and Skirt

The Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) Korean War Jacket and Skirt is a uniform set issued to female personnel serving with the CWAC during the Korean War era. This ensemble consists of a tailored wool jacket and matching skirt, both produced in the standard khaki-brown color associated with CWAC uniforms of the time. The jacket features button front closure, lapel collar, epaulets, and patch pockets, with the distinctive CWAC shoulder flashes or insignia typically present. The skirt retains a modest, A-line design intended for ease of movement and adherence to mid-20th-century service dress regulations. The Canadian Women’s Army Corps, originally established during the Second World War, continued to serve in a range of clerical, administrative, and support roles during the Korean War period. This uniform set represents the contributions and evolving roles of women in the Canadian military during the early 1950s. The item reflects period-manufacturing techniques and materials.