WW2 Canadian 3rd Division RCCS Patches Pair

This pair of WW2 Canadian 3rd Division RCCS (Royal Canadian Corps of Signals) patches represents the insignia worn by members of the signal unit attached to the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division during the Second World War. The patches typically feature the formation’s distinctive design, with divisional colours and specific symbols indicating the signal corps, which played a crucial role in maintaining military communications on the battlefield. Such patches were usually constructed from cloth and worn on the upper sleeves of the service dress or battle dress uniforms. The 3rd Canadian Division was notably active in campaigns such as the Normandy landings and the subsequent Northwest Europe operations. RCCS personnel were responsible for providing and maintaining lines of communication, using both wired and wireless equipment. Original patches like these are of interest to collectors and historians for their association with Canada’s military history and the technological advancements of wartime communications.