WW2 Canadian Merchant Navy Second Officers Cuff Rank Insignia Single

The WW2 Canadian Merchant Navy Second Officers Cuff Rank Insignia is a uniform accessory used by Second Officers serving in the Canadian Merchant Navy during the Second World War. This insignia consists of a single gold lace stripe designed to be sewn onto the cuff of the service dress jacket, denoting the wearer’s rank as Second Officer. The design follows maritime tradition, with the stripe typically measuring 1/2 inch in width and accompanied by a distinctive diamond or curl, commonly referred to as the ‘executive curl,’ which is a hallmark of merchant and naval officer ranks. Issued as part of the standard uniform regulations, the rank insignia played an important role in distinguishing officer ranks within the Merchant Navy, which was responsible for transporting troops, equipment, and supplies during the conflict. This item provides a representative example of wartime Canadian maritime uniform insignia and contributes to the documentation of naval history and service.