WW2 Canadian Iceland 1940 Patch

The WW2 Canadian Iceland 1940 Patch is a military insignia originally issued to Canadian forces deployed to Iceland during the early years of the Second World War. In 1940, elements of the Canadian Army participated in the garrisoning of Iceland as part of the Allied strategy to secure North Atlantic sea routes. The patch typically features distinctive colors and design elements associated with the unit or formation stationed in Iceland, either sewn or embroidered onto wool or cloth backing. These patches served to identify personnel belonging to specific missions or deployments. Measuring approximately at standard formation patch size, this item reflects the unique operational context of Canadian involvement in Iceland, which was comparatively brief but strategically significant. It represents a notable aspect of Canadian military history, providing insight into overseas deployments prior to the larger operations in Europe. Due to the limited duration of the Iceland mission, period patches remain less common among Canadian WW2 insignia.