Canadian RCN Navy H.M.C.S. Stadacona Full Length Cap Tally

The Canadian RCN Navy H.M.C.S. Stadacona Full Length Cap Tally is a piece of naval uniform insignia used by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). This cap tally consists of a black silk ribbon, typically measuring approximately 36 to 38 inches in length, bearing the ship’s name, “H.M.C.S. Stadacona,” in gold or yellow woven lettering. Cap tallies were designed to be attached to the sailor’s round cap, displaying their ship or establishment assignment. H.M.C.S. Stadacona served as a shore establishment and naval base in Halifax, Nova Scotia, playing a significant role as a training and administrative center for the RCN. During the twentieth century, including the Second World War, personnel assigned to Stadacona would have worn cap tallies such as this as part of their standard naval dress. The cap tally reflects period-appropriate materials and manufacturing methods, serving as an example of Canadian naval heritage and uniform traditions.