WW2 Canadian 2nd Division Patches Pair

This item is a pair of World War II Canadian 2nd Division patches. Each patch consists of a red felt rectangle, traditionally worn on the upper sleeves of the battledress blouse by personnel assigned to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division. The division adopted this insignia as part of the organizational identity used by Canadian Army formations during the conflict. The patches measure approximately 2 x 1 inches each and feature a single layer of red wool, reflecting the standard construction used during the period. The 2nd Canadian Infantry Division served in notable campaigns including the Dieppe Raid in 1942 and the northwest European campaigns from 1944 to 1945. Patches like these were issued as unit identifiers, facilitating command and control on the battlefield and aiding in the quick recognition of division affiliation. This pair represents an original example of Canadian military insignia from the Second World War.