Royal Canadian Air Cadets Canada Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian Army 4 Year Service Stripes are cloth insignia awarded to members of the Canadian Army during the Second World War, signifying four years of continuous service. Each stripe typically represents two years of service, with the four-year version consisting of two chevron-shaped bars sewn onto the lower sleeve of the uniform. These stripes were part of the Canadian Army’s efforts to visibly acknowledge and recognize the length of service rendered by personnel during the conflict. Constructed of wool or cotton thread, service stripes were most commonly produced in khaki to match standard issue uniforms. They were issued and worn by both enlisted men and non-commissioned officers. The service stripes formed an integral part of the Canadian Army’s dress regulations during WW2 and are an important category of insignia for collectors and historians interested in Canadian military history. This item is a representative example of period insignia from the Canadian forces of the era.