WW2 Canadian The Calgary Regiment Canvas Shoulder Title Insignia Single

The WW2 Canadian The Calgary Regiment Canvas Shoulder Title Insignia Single is an original military badge worn during the Second World War. This item consists of a single shoulder title made from khaki-colored canvas, with “The Calgary Regt” printed in red lettering. Shoulder titles like this were used by Canadian soldiers to indicate regimental affiliation on battledress uniforms. The Calgary Regiment, an armoured regiment, was part of the Canadian Army and played a significant role in key operations, including the Dieppe Raid. Such shoulder titles were typically sewn onto the upper sleeve of the service dress or battledress tunic. This specific piece represents the style and construction characteristic of Canadian insignia from the 1939–1945 period, with machine-cut edges and wartime-issue materials. Items like this serve as identifiers for ranks and regiments within the British Commonwealth forces and are valuable for historical research and documentation of military service.