Century Treasures
Canadian Armed Forces Rank Slip-On - Second Lieutenant

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Canadian Armed Forces Rank Slip-On - Second Lieutenant

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Material: Synthetic Fabric, Felt, Embroidery Thread

Size: These epaulets are slightly tapered to thickest at bottom. Width measurement taken at rank bar for 66mm. Height is 109mm.

Design: Canadian Armed Forces hunter green wool slip-on rank insignia featuring a single woven gold bar above an embroidered “CANADA” title.

Circa: Mid to Late 20th Century

Condition: Used in good condition.

Notes:

Worn on the shoulder straps of service dress by officers of the rank of Second Lieutenant in the Canadian Army. Slip-on style insignia were introduced after the 1968 unification of the Canadian Forces and remained in use for decades across both Regular and Reserve units.  Second Lieutenant's epaulet rank insignia; 1 yellow stripe 1.5 cm wide.