| Place | Asia: South Korea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33900.005 |
| 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 Corps of Signals
Description
Curved blue shoulder title embroidered in white with 'ROYAL CANADIAN SIGNALS'.
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 Corps of Signals, originally called the Canadian Signalling Corps, was established in 1903. They are now part of the Communications and Electronics Branch, Canadian Forces.