WW2 British Canadian Army RSM Rank Insignia Pair

This item consists of a matched pair of World War II British Canadian Army Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) rank insignia. The insignia are crafted in the chevron and crown design, which was standard issue for RSMs in both British and Canadian forces during the period. Each piece features three downward-pointing gold or brass wire chevrons surmounted by a crown, sewn onto a dark wool backing—a configuration denoting the highest non-commissioned officer rank within a regiment. These insignia would have been worn on the lower sleeve of the service dress tunic or battle dress blouse, identifying the wearer’s leadership position and seniority. The pair reflects common WWII era materials and construction methods, such as hand or machine embroidery, and period-appropriate backing cloth. Items of this type are of interest to collectors and historians studying military rank systems and uniforms of the Commonwealth forces during the Second World War.