WW2 Canadian 5th Division Canvas Shoulder Title Insignia Single

The WW2 Canadian 5th Division Canvas Shoulder Title Insignia is a historical military uniform component issued during the Second World War. This single shoulder title represents the 5th Canadian Division, a formation of the Canadian Army active from 1941 to 1945. The insignia is constructed from canvas, a durable material commonly used for military accoutrements during the period. It features the formation’s designation in bold, machine-embroidered red letter text against an olive drab or khaki background, allowing for clear identification of unit affiliation. Shoulder titles such as this were typically sewn onto the upper sleeves of a soldier’s battledress uniform and were an essential part of Canadian Army identification regulations. The 5th Canadian Division, known as the “Red Patch” division, participated in the Italian Campaign and later the liberation of Northwest Europe. Original examples of this insignia are of interest as items of historical reference for collectors and researchers of Canadian military history.