WW2 Canadian 49th The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Canvas Shoulder Title Insignia Single

This item is a single canvas shoulder title insignia from the Second World War, representing the 49th Battalion, The Loyal Edmonton Regiment of the Canadian Army. The shoulder title is constructed from khaki canvas with red embroidered lettering, reading “CANADA” above “THE LOYAL EDMONTON REGT.” This format was commonly worn by members of the regiment on the upper sleeves of their service uniforms to signify their unit affiliation. The 49th Battalion, originally formed during the First World War, was part of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division during the Second World War and saw service in Northwest Europe, including the campaigns in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Insignia such as this served both functional and organizational roles, allowing for quick identification within the multinational Allied forces. Original period pieces like this provide material evidence of regimental identity and service within the Canadian military during the 1939–1945 conflict.