Canadian RCN Navy Sub-Lieutenant Shoulder Boards Insignia Pair

The Canadian RCN Navy Sub-Lieutenant Shoulder Boards Insignia Pair consists of two matching shoulder boards as worn by officers holding the rank of Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy. Each board features a dark navy blue fabric base with distinctive gold bullion wire embroidery, including a single central stripe and an anchor device, which is standard insignia for this rank. The boards are designed to be attached to the uniform jacket’s epaulettes, serving as both a functional and identifying element of naval dress. The Sub-Lieutenant rank is a junior commissioned officer position, situated above Acting Sub-Lieutenant and below Lieutenant within the RCN ranking structure. Typically, these shoulder boards are worn during formal or ceremonial occasions and inspections, reflecting Canada’s naval traditions and hierarchy. The pair offers an authentic representation of mid- to late-twentieth-century Canadian naval insignia, and is relevant for collectors of military uniforms, insignia, or those studying Canadian naval history.