WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps CWAC Pocket Button

The WW2 Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) Pocket Button is an original uniform accessory issued to members of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps during the Second World War. Established in 1941, the CWAC enabled Canadian women to serve in a variety of non-combatant roles in support of the Canadian Army. This pocket button typically features the CWAC insignia, which may include the organization’s monogram or other identifying symbols, cast in brass or a similar metal. These buttons were designed to fasten pockets on CWAC uniforms and are representative of the distinct militaria produced for female service members at the time. The button serves as an example of wartime Canadian military uniform components and reflects the broader role of women in the armed forces during World War II. Measuring approximately 20mm in diameter, these buttons were standard issue and are now collected for their historical significance.