WW2 Canadian Merchant Navy Master Officers Cuff Rank Insignia Pair 4

The WW2 Canadian Merchant Navy Master Officers Cuff Rank Insignia Pair represents the rank insignia worn by Master Officers in the Canadian Merchant Navy during the Second World War. This set comprises two matching pieces, designed for placement on the cuffs of a Master Officer’s uniform jacket. Typically manufactured in gold bullion wire mounted on dark blue or black wool backing, the insignia features a broad stripe accompanied by a distinctive ring, commonly referred to as the “executive curl,” denoting the Master’s rank. These insignia played a functional role in identifying senior merchant marine personnel, who were responsible for command of merchant vessels transporting vital supplies and personnel during wartime operations. The Canadian Merchant Navy was an essential component of the Allied logistics network, and officers’ uniform details such as these cuff insignia were regulated for consistency and recognition. Original examples from the WW2 period are of interest to collectors and historians specializing in maritime or Canadian military history.