WW2 Canadian 6 CTR 1st Fusiliers 2nd Armoured Division Patch British Made

This item is a World War II-era formation patch for the 6th Canadian Armoured Regiment (1st Hussars), part of the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, often referred to as the 6 CTR (6th Canadian Tank Regiment). The patch was manufactured in Britain for issue to Canadian forces overseas. It features the distinctive design associated with the regiment during its active service from 1939 to 1945. Worn on the battledress shoulder, this insignia identified members of the 1st Hussars as part of the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, which played a significant role in several key operations in North-West Europe, including the Normandy campaign. The construction typically consists of wool or felt, with machine-embroidered lettering or symbols, reflecting British wartime manufacturing techniques. This patch represents a piece of Canadian military history, illustrating the unit’s service and the broader structure of Allied armoured forces during the Second World War.