[Bill A]

The thread and images posted on the Cyprus and other post war Canadian deployments feature the use of armlets by the army. The armlets were made of a heavy weave olive drab cotton, most with a black elasticized strap that connects two sides of the armlet and slips over the arm. At the top, the armlets had a loop sewn into the fabric which allowed it to be slipped through the epaulet. The armlet had room for a regimental title, a formation badge, and non-commissioned rank. They were portable, and could be transferred from uniform to uniform. Most were worn on summer dress, either over shirt sleeve order of dress or over the bush dress tunic. As shown in some images, they were also worn over the battledress tunic.
For some reason, these are largely ignored by collectors. They are a unique piece of Canadian militaria.