British Merchant Navy Electro-Technical Officer Slip-On Shoulder Boards Insignia Pair

The British Merchant Navy Electro-Technical Officer Slip-On Shoulder Boards Insignia Pair is a set of rank insignia designed for Electro-Technical Officers serving in the British Merchant Navy. This pair of slip-on shoulder boards features a navy blue fabric base with embroidered rank insignia, typically incorporating a distinctive intertwined diamond knot or “curl” and colored edging to signify the rank and technical specialization. The boards are intended to be worn on the epaulettes of a uniform shirt or tunic, allowing for easy attachment and removal. Electro-Technical Officers are responsible for the maintenance and operation of a vessel’s electrical and electronic systems, and their rank insignia distinguishes them from other engineering or deck officers. This insignia design follows standardized Merchant Navy traditions and helps to quickly identify the wearer’s role and rank within the ship’s hierarchy. The item is relevant for collectors, historians, and those interested in British maritime uniforms and insignia.