WW2 Royal Canadian Army Service Corps RCASC Officer’s Mess Dress Button

The WW2 Royal Canadian Army Service Corps (RCASC) Officer’s Mess Dress Button is an original uniform accessory used by commissioned officers of the RCASC during the Second World War. This button was typically affixed to the mess dress uniform, a formal evening attire worn by officers. Made from gilt metal, it features the detailed insignia of the RCASC: a central crowned wheel surrounded by a scroll bearing the unit’s name. The design reflects the RCASC’s role in providing transport and logistical support within the Canadian Army. These buttons were manufactured to precise military specifications and exhibit fine detailing and quality consistent with wartime production standards. Measuring approximately 22mm in diameter, the button is fitted on the reverse with a loop shank intended for secure attachment to the uniform. Examples of these buttons are valued by collectors and historians for their association with Canadian military history and their representation of officers’ service dress during the 1939–1945 period.