Canadian Forces 84th Field Battery RCA Shoulder Titles Insignia Pair

The Canadian Forces 84th Field Battery RCA Shoulder Titles Insignia Pair consists of two matching shoulder badges representing the 84th Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery. These insignia are typically constructed from brass or a similar metal and designed to be affixed to the shoulder epaulettes of a uniform. Each badge features raised lettering with the unit designation—“84TH FIELD BATTERY RCA”—which identifies the specific battery within the Royal Canadian Artillery. The use of shoulder titles in the Canadian Army dates back to the early 20th century and served as a means of quickly identifying a soldier’s unit affiliation. The 84th Field Battery has a history of service in the Canadian Forces, and such insignia would have been worn by its members during periods of active duty. These badges are of interest to collectors of Canadian military insignia and historians researching Canadian artillery units.