WW2 Canadian Merchant Navy Master Officers Cuff Rank Insignia Pair

The WW2 Canadian Merchant Navy Master Officers Cuff Rank Insignia Pair consists of two matching insignia designed to be worn on the cuffs of a Master Officer’s uniform. Each insignia features the typical rank distinction for a Master in the Canadian Merchant Navy during the Second World War. The insignia are composed of gold braid arranged in a specific pattern of stripes: usually four gold rings with a distinctive loop or curl above the uppermost ring, known as the “executive curl.” This design reflected British naval traditions adopted by the Canadian Merchant Service. The insignia indicated the wearer’s authority as Master, the senior officer with overall command of a merchant vessel. During World War II, the Canadian Merchant Navy played a significant role in transporting troops, equipment, and supplies. Rank insignia such as this pair served as a visible indicator of command and responsibility within the naval hierarchy.