Canadian Royal 22e Regiment Vandoos 3rd Battalion Shoulder Titles Insignia Pair

The Canadian Royal 22e Régiment Vandoos 3rd Battalion Shoulder Titles Insignia Pair comprises two distinctive cloth insignia historically worn on the uniform shoulders of personnel serving in the 3rd Battalion of the Royal 22e Régiment, commonly known as the “Vandoos.” These titles are constructed from embroidered fabric, typically featuring the unit’s abbreviated name in contrasting thread against an arched background. The Royal 22e Régiment is an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army, primarily francophone, with a heritage dating back to its formation in World War I. The term “Vandoos” derives from the French pronunciation of “twenty-two” (“vingt-deux”). Such shoulder titles served to identify both the regiment and the specific battalion to which a soldier was attached. Pairs like this were issued for attachment to each upper sleeve, contributing to both unit identity and esprit de corps. These insignia are part of the traditional Canadian military regalia.