Technically, this was a shoulder title. There is more information in Fabric of War about the Infantry Corps insignia.
Due to the shape and size of the badge, it was confused with formation patches. And, it was not the type that the Canadian Army in the UK was wearing. It was only worn by personnel in the CIC in Canada. When sent overseas, the patch was supposed to be removed. The patch was not liked by the personnel who wore it, and it became soiled very easily. As a result, the white part was to be cut off and the bottom white and scarlet part was worn as a title. That was primarily in Canada as the overseas title CANADIAN / INFANTRY CORPS was embroidered or printed in rifle green on scarlet, the two colours of the regiments of the corps.
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