WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Engineering Mechanic Trade Patch 2

The WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Engineering Mechanic Trade Patch is an original insignia issued to Royal Canadian Navy personnel during the Second World War. This embroidered patch signified the wearer’s qualification and role as an Engineering Mechanic, a vital position responsible for the maintenance and operation of ship machinery and systems. Typically, these patches were constructed with blue wool backing, featuring distinctive embroidered or machine-stitched symbols—often a cogwheel or similar mechanical emblem—to indicate the engineering trade. The patch was worn on the uniform sleeve, conforming to Royal Canadian Navy dress regulations of the wartime period. As part of a structured system of naval trade badges, it helped identify specialized skills among crew members. Collectors and historians value original trade patches for their historical significance and as representative artifacts of Canadian naval service in World War II. This item offers a direct link to the technical branches that supported RCN fleet operations.