Fire Brigade Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps Shoulder Title Insignia Single

The Fire Brigade Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps Shoulder Title Insignia was worn by members of the fire brigade unit within the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, a locally raised military organization active during British colonial rule. This particular item is a single shoulder title insignia, typically produced in metal, that would have been affixed to the upper uniform sleeve. Inscribed with the relevant designation, it served to identify the wearer’s specific unit within the Corps, which was responsible for civil defense, emergency response, and fire suppression duties. The Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps played a significant role during periods of instability, most notably during the Battle of Hong Kong in 1941. Such insignia pieces reflect the organizational structure and uniform standards of the era and provide insight into local auxiliary military history. This example would be of interest to collectors studying British colonial military insignia or the history of civil defense forces in Hong Kong.