WW2 Canadian RCAF Officer’s CANADA Shoulder Titles Insignia Pair (1)

The WW2 Canadian RCAF Officer’s “CANADA” Shoulder Titles Insignia Pair consists of two matching fabric shoulder titles worn by officers of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Each insignia features the word “CANADA” embroidered in white lettering on a blue wool background, which was the standard color scheme for RCAF personnel. These shoulder titles were sewn onto the upper sleeves of the service dress tunic, signifying the wearer’s national affiliation as part of the Canadian armed forces. Introduced during the early years of World War II, this pattern helped distinguish Canadian service members from those of other Commonwealth nations and allied forces. The insignia reflect period-specific design and manufacturing techniques, with cotton thread used for the embroidered text and a wool or wool-blend base. Shoulder titles such as these are characteristic of RCAF uniforms from 1939 to 1945 and represent a significant aspect of Canadian military insignia from the era.