WW2 Canadian Merchant Navy Officers Cuff Rank Insignia Single 2

This item is a single World War II-era Canadian Merchant Navy officers’ cuff rank insignia. Such insignia were worn on the uniform sleeves of Canadian Merchant Navy officers during the period of the Second World War, serving as a visible indicator of rank and authority within the maritime service. The insignia typically consists of woven or embroidered braid in gold or tan coloring, arranged in specific patterns or rings according to the officer’s rank. These marks were based on Royal Navy standards but adapted for use by the Canadian Merchant Navy. The insignia was an essential part of the officer’s standard dress and played both a functional and ceremonial role, facilitating identification aboard ship and during official duties. Surviving examples from this era are tangible artifacts reflecting Canada’s maritime contribution to the war effort. This particular piece is sold as a single insignia, suitable for collecting or reference in uniforms of the period.