Canadian RCN Navy Marine Nationale Cap Tally Full Length

The Canadian RCN Navy Marine Nationale Cap Tally Full Length is a traditional fabric ribbon used by naval personnel as part of their uniform headgear. This particular tally features the designation “Marine Nationale,” a term commonly associated with the French Navy, but is configured for Royal Canadian Navy use, reflecting historical cooperation and shared practices between allied naval forces. The tally is manufactured from black silk or silk-like fabric and is intended to be worn encircling the hatband of a sailor’s cap, with the ends traditionally tied at the back. The gold lettering is woven or printed onto the ribbon, signifying the wearer’s ship or naval unit. Full-length cap tallies, such as this example, remain uncut, providing collectors and historians with the item in its original issued state. Often associated with ceremonial or dress uniforms, such cap tallies are valuable for their association with specific periods and naval traditions.