WW2 Canadian 48th Highlanders Shoulder Title Insignia Single

The WW2 Canadian 48th Highlanders Shoulder Title Insignia Single is a cloth formation badge worn by members of the 48th Highlanders of Canada during the Second World War. This shoulder title was typically made of dark blue or khaki wool, embroidered with “48 HIGHLANDERS” in red or white thread, and was designed to be sewn onto the upper sleeve of the battledress uniform. The insignia helped to identify a soldier’s regiment within the Canadian Army and reflected regimental pride and distinction. The 48th Highlanders of Canada, established in Toronto in 1891, served with distinction both at home and overseas during WW2. Badges such as this single shoulder title were issued individually and were part of standard uniform regulations issued to infantry units of the Canadian Army. These items are of interest to military historians and collectors due to their association with specific regiments and campaigns of the Second World War.