WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps CWAC Officer’s Spats

WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) Officer’s Spats are a type of uniform accessory issued during the Second World War. Designed specifically for members of the CWAC, these spats were worn as part of the regulation dress by female officers. Constructed from khaki-colored fabric, they cover the ankle area and fasten securely with buttons or straps, providing a neat appearance and protection for the lower leg and upper shoe. CWAC spats are typically characterized by a shaped form to fit over standard issue footwear, and they were an integral element of the distinctive women’s military uniform adopted by Canada during the 1940s. The use of spats was both practical and symbolic, denoting rank and conformity within the corps. Today, surviving examples of CWAC Officer’s Spats are valued by collectors and historians for their association with the introduction and service of Canadian women in the armed forces during World War II.