Embroidered formation sign : Canadian Army, Korea

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Accession Number REL/09090
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Badge
Physical description Embroidery cotton thread, Wool flannel
Location Main Bld: Korea, Malaya & Indonesia Gallery: Upper Level: UN First War
Maker Unknown
Date made c 1950
Conflict Korea, 1950-1953
Description

Red wool flannel patch in the shape of a shield. The patch is embroidered in gold cotton with the word 'CANADA' above an embroidered white wreath containing a gold maple leaf.

History / Summary

Canadian infantry units first went into action in Korea in February 1951, when 2 Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (2 PPCLI) joined 27 Commonwealth Infantry Brigade. This unit remained with 27 Brigade until May, when it was withdrawn to join 25 Canadian Brigade on its arrival in Korea. The new all-Canadian formation fought for the remainder of the war, and included, in rotation, the following units: 1, 2, and 3 Battalions, The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR); 1, 2, and 3 Battalions, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI); 1, 2, and 3 Battalions, Royal 22e Regiment; 2 Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada; 2 Battalion The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada and 4 Battalion, The Canadian Guards. A, B and C Squadrons of Lord Strathcona's Horse (2 Armoured Regiment, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps) and D Squadron The Royal Canadian Dragoons (1st Armoured Regiment, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps) also served in the brigade, as well as artillery, engineer, signals and service corps units. The Canadian forces suffered some 1471 casualties during the war.