WW2 Canadian Army 1st Corps Sergeants Battledress Jacket Dated 1943

This is a World War II Canadian Army 1st Corps sergeant’s battledress jacket, dated 1943. Constructed from khaki wool serge, the jacket features pleated breast pockets with scalloped flaps, concealed button front closure, and adjustable waist tabs. The epaulettes are fixed with original buttons, and sergeant rank chevrons are present on the upper sleeve. Distinctive formation insignia indicates assignment to the Canadian 1st Corps, a key command of the First Canadian Army during the conflict. The interior lining includes the manufacturer’s label, showing the 1943 date and size specifications. This battledress pattern was standard issue for Canadian and Commonwealth forces during the Second World War, designed for both field and walking out duties. These jackets were widely used in European and Italian campaigns and often tailored for improved fit by their wearers. This example provides a representative account of mid-war Canadian Army enlisted dress.