WW2 Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps RCOC Officer’s Mess Dress Medium Size Button

This item is a Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps (RCOC) Officer’s Mess Dress button from the World War II era. The button is medium in size and was specifically designed for use on the formal mess dress uniform of RCOC officers. Made of gilt brass, it features the distinctive RCOC insignia, consisting of three stacked cannon shells beneath a crown, encircled by the unit’s name. The reverse side is typically marked with the manufacturer’s name or a registration number, indicative of wartime Canadian military uniform accessories. Such buttons were used to fasten mess jackets and were part of the ceremonial attire, distinguishing officers within the Corps. This example represents a piece of Canadian military heritage and reflects the design standards of WWII-era insignia. It is of interest to collectors focused on Commonwealth military buttons, WWII uniforms, or Canadian military history.