WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps CWAC Master Warrant Officer 2 Rank Insignia Pair

This item consists of a matched pair of Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) Master Warrant Officer 2 rank insignia from the Second World War period. The insignia are constructed of dark khaki wool with gold-colored embroidered chevrons and crown, denoting the Master Warrant Officer 2 rank within the CWAC. Created in 1941, the CWAC was established to allow women to serve in non-combat roles within the Canadian Army during WWII. Members were assigned administrative, logistical, and technical duties, with rank insignia based on existing Canadian Army patterns but adapted for the Women’s Corps. These insignia would have been worn on the lower sleeve of the battle dress or service tunic. The paired insignia reflect the standard issue for senior non-commissioned officers in the CWAC and serve as a representation of the roles and responsibilities held by women in the Canadian military during the war years.