WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Chief Petty Officers Cap Badge

The WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Chief Petty Officers Cap Badge is an original insignia issued to Chief Petty Officers of the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. The badge features a gilt metal anchor, surmounted by a King’s Crown, and is encircled by a wreath, all rendered in high-relief detailing. The anchor symbolizes naval service, while the King’s Crown indicates the period of use during the reign of King George VI (1936–1952). The wreath border is composed of laurel leaves, representing achievement and authority. This cap badge would have been worn on the peaked caps by senior non-commissioned officers, denoting their rank and role within naval hierarchy. The reverse typically shows lugs or a slider for attachment. The design reflects the Royal Canadian Navy’s British heritage and follows patterns established in Commonwealth naval insignia. This item is of interest for collectors and historians specializing in World War II Canadian military uniforms and insignia.