WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Chief Petty Officer Trade Patch

The WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Chief Petty Officer Trade Patch is an authentic insignia used by the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. This embroidered patch denotes the rank of Chief Petty Officer, one of the senior non-commissioned ranks within the RCN. The design typically features a fouled anchor motif, symbolizing naval service, along with chevrons or other distinguishing marks specific to the Chief Petty Officer classification. Patches of this type were worn on dress uniforms as a visible indicator of rank and trade specialization. Materials commonly used include dark blue or black wool with gold or yellow thread embroidery. The patch played an important role in identifying experienced personnel responsible for leadership and technical skills aboard Canadian naval vessels during the 1939–1945 period. This original insignia offers a representative example of wartime RCN uniform accoutrements and reflects the organizational structure of the Canadian naval forces of that era.