WW2 British RN Navy Sub Lieutenant Shoulder Board Insignia Single

The WW2 British Royal Navy Sub Lieutenant Shoulder Board Insignia is a uniform accessory denoting the rank of Sub Lieutenant within the Royal Navy during the Second World War. This particular item consists of a single shoulder board, as issued for wear on service and dress uniforms. The shoulder board is constructed with a dark navy blue or black cloth base, featuring a narrow gold bullion or embroidered stripe near the lower edge, which signifies the Sub Lieutenant rank. At the end of the stripe is a loop or “curl,” characteristic of Royal Navy officer insignia. The insignia is designed to be attached to the uniform shoulder by means of stitched or buttoned fastening. Items such as this were standard issue throughout the wartime period and can show variations in manufacture depending on the supplier. Surviving examples offer insight into British naval rank structure and uniform regulations during the Second World War. This listing is for a single shoulder board.