Canadian RCN Navy HMCS Penetang Cap Tally Full Length

The Canadian RCN Navy HMCS Penetang Cap Tally Full Length is an original piece of military headwear insignia issued to sailors of the Royal Canadian Navy. This cap tally, bearing the stitched gold text “H.M.C.S. PENETANG” on a black fabric ribbon, was worn on the traditional naval cap by crew members serving aboard HMCS Penetang, a River-class frigate commissioned in 1944. The full-length format refers to the standard untied ribbon, typically measuring approximately 36–39 inches, as supplied to personnel prior to being tied around the cap. Such tallies identified the ship of assignment and formed part of the Royal Canadian Navy’s uniform tradition through the mid-20th century. The HMCS Penetang served in convoy escort and patrol roles during the Second World War and later in training duties. This cap tally is a collectible artifact reflecting Canadian naval history and the specific vessels of the wartime fleet.