WW2 Canadian Merchant Navy Third and Junior Certified Engineer Officer Cuff Rank Insignia Pair

This item consists of a matched pair of cuff rank insignia as worn by Third and Junior Certified Engineer Officers of the Canadian Merchant Navy during the Second World War. Each insignia comprises a dark navy wool backing with metallic gold braid denoting rank, featuring one and a half rings per badge—a standard pattern for Third and Junior Certified Engineer Officers in the Merchant Navy at the time. The construction and materials are consistent with 1940s Canadian naval uniform practices. Such insignia were affixed to the lower sleeve cuffs of the service dress uniform, signifying the officer’s rank, role, and certification status. The Canadian Merchant Navy played a vital role in wartime logistics, with officers distinguished by specific insignia according to international maritime regulations and Canadian standards. These items are of interest to collectors, historians, and researchers studying naval uniforms and insignia from the Second World War. The pair shows typical period design and craftsmanship.