Canadian RCN Navy HMCS Magnificent Cap Tally Full Length

The Canadian RCN Navy HMCS Magnificent Cap Tally Full Length is a cloth hat ribbon as worn by Royal Canadian Navy personnel assigned to HMCS Magnificent. This full-length cap tally is constructed from black silk or synthetic fabric, featuring gold-embroidered or printed lettering with the ship’s name, “HMCS MAGNIFICENT,” formed in standard naval style. HMCS Magnificent (CVL 21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier serving with the Royal Canadian Navy from 1948 to 1957. Cap tallies like this would have been affixed to the traditional naval cap, with the ship’s name displayed at the front, as part of standard-issue dress. Such items were used as identifiers and also as elements of esprit de corps among crew members. This cap tally offers a tangible connection to the history of post-war Canadian naval aviation and the operations of HMCS Magnificent during its years of active service.