WW2 British Royal Army Service Corps RASC Southern Command Formation Patch Printed

The WW2 British Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) Southern Command Formation Patch is a printed cloth insignia used by personnel serving under the Southern Command during the Second World War. The design typically features a distinct emblem printed onto fabric, intended to be sewn onto the uniform to denote the wearer’s attachment to the Southern Command. The RASC was responsible for the supply and transportation of food, fuel, ammunition, and other essential materials, playing a crucial logistical role within the British Army. Formation patches such as this were introduced to aid in quick recognition of unit assignment and were commonly worn on the shoulder. The printed version of the patch was widely issued, particularly during wartime when rapid production was required. This item is of interest to collectors of British military memorabilia and those studying the organizational structure and insignia practices of the British Army during the 1939–1945 period.