WW2 Canadian Royal Winnipeg Rifles Canvas Shoulder Title Insignia Single

The WW2 Canadian Royal Winnipeg Rifles Canvas Shoulder Title Insignia Single is an original cloth insignia worn by members of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles regiment during the Second World War. Constructed from khaki canvas, this shoulder title features the regiment’s name, “ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES,” embroidered in black thread. Designed to be sewn onto the upper sleeve of a military uniform, shoulder titles identified a soldier’s unit affiliation to both comrades and commanding officers. The use of canvas materials was common during the period to ensure durability and practicality under field conditions. The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army, served with distinction in several notable campaigns, including the Allied landings in Normandy. Period insignia like this piece represent the regimental identity and organizational structure of Canadian forces during WWII. This item is intended for collectors and researchers interested in Canadian military history and insignia of the era.