WW2 Canadian RCAMC 2nd Lieutenant Tropical Shoulder Boards Insignia Pair

This lot consists of a matched pair of World War II Canadian RCAMC (Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps) 2nd Lieutenant tropical shoulder boards insignia. Each board is constructed to accommodate tropical climate service, typically utilizing light khaki cotton fabric to ensure comfort and practicality. The boards bear the single pip of a 2nd Lieutenant, affixed using period-correct materials and methods. The design reflects the uniform regulations of the Canadian Army during WWII for officers serving in medical capacities in warmer operational theatres. These shoulder boards would be fastened to the epaulets of the tunic, designating both rank and corps affiliation. Items such as these were issued to RCAMC personnel to signify their officer status while meeting the needs of service conditions in locales such as the Mediterranean and Pacific regions. They represent an element of Canadian military dress specific to officers of the medical service during the Second World War.