| Place | Asia: South Korea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33900.004 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Cotton, Wool flannel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Canada |
| Date made | c 1950s |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
Shoulder title : Royal Canadian Dragoons
Description
Royal Canadian Dragoons shoulder title. The curved title has a red and blue background and is embroidered in yellow with 'ROYAL CANADIAN DRAGOONS'.
History / Summary
This shoulder title is part of a collection of insignia associated with 2/401314 Corporal James Adrian Harper who served in the Korean War from January 1953 to January 1954. Harper was a section commander with 6 Platoon, B Company, 3 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment and was involved with the defence of Hill 355. The Royal Canadian Dragoons were established in 1883 and have served in the Boer War, the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War and a number of United Nations operations.