cWW2 Canada Canadian 5th Armoured Division Corps of Military Staff Clerks (CMSC) Shoulder Title Badge Patch

cWWII, C.M.S.C. maroon shoulder title maroon attributed to the clerks in the 5th Armd Div. VGC.

Ref: BoBD No1949, P.355.

The Corps of Military Staff Clerks was an administrative corps of the Canadian Army. The Headquarters Corps of Military Staff Clerks was established in 1905.

The badge of the Corps of Military Staff Clerks consists of a circle, with a Kings Crown on top, superimposed on a pair of crossed quill pens, with the text "Corps of Military Staff Clerks" around the edge. At the center of the circle is a beaver.

The Corps of Military Staff Clerks was disbanded on 30 September 1946



This insignia was worn by members of the Canadian military who served as administrative and support staff during World War II. The design typically features bold lettering, often in brass or embroidered form, displaying the corps’ name, which was proudly worn on the shoulders of the uniforms. These clerks played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and organization of military duties, handling critical paperwork, communications, and logistics. Collectors and historians value these insignia for their craftsmanship and the insight they provide into the pivotal behind-the-scenes work that was essential to the war effort. The shoulder title insignia not only represents the dedication and service of those who wore it but also serves as a tangible connection to Canada’s military heritage during a crucial period in world history.

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