WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Quarters Rating 3rd Class Trade Badge

The WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Quarters Rating 3rd Class Trade Badge is an authentic insignia issued to personnel serving in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. This trade badge was awarded to sailors who reached the rank of Quarters Rating 3rd Class, a position responsible for maintaining living quarters and managing related supplies aboard naval vessels. The badge typically features an embroidered design in white or blue thread on a dark navy wool backing, depicting a symbolic motif associated with the Quarters branch. It was worn on the sleeve of naval uniforms to denote the trader’s specialty and level of proficiency. The badge reflects the structure and organization of naval service during the wartime period and offers insight into the ranks and roles aboard Canadian naval ships. These badges remain of historical interest to collectors and researchers studying Canadian military insignia and naval history of the 20th century.