WW2 Canadian Merchant Navy Chief Officers Cuff Rank Insignia Pair

The WW2 Canadian Merchant Navy Chief Officers Cuff Rank Insignia Pair represents the rank distinction worn by chief officers within the Canadian Merchant Navy during the Second World War. This matched pair consists of dark navy wool bands, each featuring gold bullion wire embroidery. The design typically includes three gold lace stripes, accompanied by a loop above, signifying the chief officer’s status. These insignia were sewn onto the lower sleeves of the service dress jacket and served as visual identification of authority and position aboard merchant vessels. The Canadian Merchant Navy played a crucial role in transporting supplies and personnel across the Atlantic and other theaters throughout the conflict. The cuff rank insignia used during this period adhered to standardized patterns, closely modeled after those of the Royal Navy, but often included national distinctions. Items such as this are valued for their historical connections to Canada’s wartime maritime service and the broader Allied logistics efforts.