WW2 Royal Canadian Artillery RCA Patch Insignia Single

The WW2 Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) Patch Insignia Single is a cloth formation badge used by members of the Royal Canadian Artillery during the Second World War. This patch identifies the wearer as part of the RCA, a key corps within the Canadian Army responsible for operating field artillery. Typically manufactured from wool or cotton, the insignia features the distinctive RCA abbreviation, often in red lettering against a dark background, and was intended to be sewn onto the uniform sleeve. Such patches were standard issue to Canadian artillery personnel serving in various theaters, including Europe and the Pacific, from 1939 to 1945. The insignia played both a functional and symbolic role, assisting with unit identification and fostering esprit de corps. This patch reflects the uniform standards and organizational structure of the Canadian armed forces during World War II. Offered here as a single piece, it represents a specific aspect of Canadian military heritage from the period.