WW2 Canadian RCAF Navy Officers Peak Cap Chin Strap

The WW2 Canadian RCAF Navy Officers Peak Cap Chin Strap is a period-correct uniform accessory used by officers of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Navy during the Second World War. This chin strap is constructed from black patent leather, designed for attachment to the peak (visor) caps worn as part of the officer’s dress uniform. The strap features adjustable length and is secured by metal end loops, which attach to the cap’s side buttons. Chin straps such as this served both a functional and decorative purpose, helping keep the cap secure during wear while also denoting rank and authority within the uniform regulations of the era. This specific item reflects the standard-issue style for Canadian officer uniforms issued between 1939 and 1945. Collectors and historians regard such chin straps as representative artifacts of wartime service dress, providing insight into the material culture of Canada’s armed forces during World War II.