A First War Period University College Jacket Patch

Canada; Two-piece construction, large voided blue felt overlapping "U" and "C" (University College), framing a white felt centre bearing the red and black embroidered University College coat-of-arms, the tip of which overlaps the bottom of the "C", white felt backer, 200 mm (w) x 190 mm (h), scattered mothing, very fine.

Footnote: University College is a constituent college of the University of Toronto, created in 1853 specifically as an institution of higher learning free of religious affiliation. It was the founding member of the university's modern collegiate system, and its non-denominationalism contrasted with contemporary colleges such as Trinity College and St. Michael's College, both of which later became part of the University of Toronto. University College is one of two places in the University of Toronto that has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada, along with Annesley Hall of Victoria College. It is home to the oldest student government in Canada, the Literary and Athletic Society.