Canadian Women’s Army Corps CWAC Corporal Rank Insignia Pair

The Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) Corporal Rank Insignia Pair consists of two matching cloth badges used to denote the rank of Corporal within the CWAC during its period of active service, primarily in the Second World War. Each insignia in the pair typically features two chevrons, usually machine-embroidered in light-colored thread on a dark background, designed to be sewn onto the uniform sleeves. The CWAC was established in 1941 to enable women to serve in various non-combatant roles within the Canadian Army, and standardized rank insignia was worn to indicate hierarchy and responsibility, similar to those of the men’s corps. Original pairs like this reflect the official designations implemented throughout the duration of the CWAC’s existence. These insignia provide insight into the military structure and the roles undertaken by women in the Canadian armed services during the mid-twentieth century. They are relevant to collectors and historians interested in Canadian military and women’s service history.