This listing is for a pair of original WW2 Canadian Army Tropical Slip-Ons Insignia. These slip-ons were issued to Canadian Army personnel serving in tropical or hotter climate theaters during the Second World War. Constructed from lightweight khaki drill fabric, the slip-ons were designed to be worn on the epaulettes of tropical uniforms to indicate the wearer’s rank or unit. The pair features the standard rectangular shape with stitched edging, consistent with wartime manufacture. Tropical slip-ons helped Canadian forces adapt their uniforms to diverse operational environments, particularly in areas such as Italy, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia. The insignia exhibit typical period construction and materials, reflecting the practical needs of uniform identification under challenging conditions. These items are of interest for collectors focusing on Canadian military history or WW2 insignia, representing a distinct aspect of Canadian Army uniform adaptation during the conflict. Both slip-ons remain unaltered, showing appropriate age-related wear.
WW2 Canadian Army Tropical Slip-Ons Insignia Pair
$5.00
The WW2 Canadian Army Tropical Slip-Ons Insignia Pair consists of two original cloth insignia designed for use by Canadian Army personnel during service in tropical or hot climates in the Second World War. These slip-ons, also known as shoulder slides, were typically attached to the epaulets of the uniform shirt and were used to display the wearer’s unit or regimental affiliation. Made from lightweight kh
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