Battle Dress Blouse, CWAC

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Lorne Scots Regimental Museum

Name/Title

Battle Dress Blouse, CWAC

Entry/Object ID

6.2.17

Description

Second World War Battle Dress Blouse identified to the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC) (original shoulder flashes).

Use

Standard working dress of the Second World War.

Context

The Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC), founded in 1941-1946, was a branch of the Canadian Army that recruited women for non-combat roles, such as cooking, laundry, telephone operations, vehicle maintenance, and signaling.

Made/Created

Date made

1945