WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps CWAC CANADA Uncut Shoulder Titles Insignia Pair

This item consists of a pair of uncut shoulder titles from the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC), dating to the period of the Second World War. These cloth insignia were intended to be worn on the upper sleeves of the service uniform by members of the CWAC, a non-combatant branch formed in 1941 to enable women to serve in administrative, support, and logistical roles within the Canadian Army. Each title displays the word “CANADA” with “CWAC” above, executed in embroidered yellow letters on a khaki wool background. The term “uncut” indicates the titles remain in their original, untrimmed state as issued before individual separation for stitching onto uniforms. CWAC shoulder titles are part of the official uniform insignia identifying the wearer’s national service and unit affiliation. These artifacts constitute an example of wartime Canadian military insignia linked to the broader context of women’s participation in armed forces during WWII.