Material: White thread embroidery on black wool backing
Size: 70mm w x 80mm h
Description: This uniform sleeve patch features the distinct post-World War II Canadian military trade qualification design for a Communicator or Signalman. The insignia is meticulously rendered in white rayon threads atop a thick, midnight black felt or wool backing cloth. The composition features a classic multi-pointed Canadian maple leaf centered above a pair of crossed flags. A round disc serves as the central crossing hub for the flagpoles, anchoring the detailed geometric stitches that define the flag fields.
Circa: Mid-Late 20th century
Notes:
This badge denotes a Canadian Army Signals soldier who had completed basic training within the signals branch. The crossed flags represent visual signaling and the winged wheel speed of communication, while the blank central circle appears to indicate a basic or unspecialized trade level before further qualification.