THE ROYAL REGIMENT - RECRUIT ARM BAND

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CANADIAN REGIMENT "THE ROYAL REGIMENTOF CANADA"
flocked printing on felt. An outstanding piece of history made to be discarded but its a survivor,

The outbreak of the Second World War saw a rush of men volunteer for the Canadian Active Service Force (CASF). Procurement of the necessary uniform items, including the newly adopted battle dress field service cap and Pattern 1937 Web Equipment could not keep pace with the influx of recruit. The armband was worn until issue of uniform,

By 1940-41 stocks of uniform items were available in sufficient quantity that the armband was no longer necessary

Code: 55082