WW2 Canadian Royal 22 Regiment Canvas Shoulder Title Insignia Single

The WW2 Canadian Royal 22 Regiment Canvas Shoulder Title Insignia Single is an original uniform insignia used by members of the Royal 22^e^ Régiment during the Second World War. This piece consists of a single canvas shoulder title, designed to be sewn onto the upper sleeve of a service uniform. The insignia features the regiment’s abbreviated name, typically embroidered in red thread on a khaki or green canvas background, in accordance with Canadian Army standards of the era. The Royal 22^e^ Régiment, also known as the “Van Doos,” is a distinguished francophone infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. Shoulder titles such as this example served as official identification, signifying the wearer’s regimental affiliation. These items are of historical interest to collectors, historians, and those studying Canadian military uniforms and insignia. The insignia reflects period manufacturing techniques and provides insight into Canadian Army regimental dress during World War II.