WW2 British RN Navy Lieutenant Officer’s Shoulder Boards Insignia Pair

This item is a matched pair of World War II era British Royal Navy (RN) Lieutenant officer’s shoulder boards insignia. These shoulder boards were worn on the uniform by Royal Navy officers holding the rank of Lieutenant during the Second World War. The boards feature dark navy blue cloth with a stiffened backing, and display the distinct Lieutenant’s rank insignia: two gold lace stripes with a looped top stripe (executive curl), mounted onto each board. The reverse side is typically fitted with attachments for securing to the uniform’s shoulders. Such insignia served to visibly identify the rank and branch of naval personnel. Items of this type were standard issue within the Royal Navy during the period and are representative of the official uniform regulations of the era. This pair is suitable for collectors, historians, or those studying military dress standards of the British armed forces in the 1939-1945 period.