WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Gunnery Quarter Rating 2nd Class Trade Patch

The WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Gunnery Quarter Rating 2nd Class Trade Patch is an original insignia issued to personnel serving in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. This trade patch was designated for sailors who held the rank of Gunnery Quarter Rating, 2nd Class, recognizing specialization in naval gunnery and ordnance handling. The patch is typically constructed of dark blue wool, featuring an embroidered crossed gun motif and chevrons in gold or yellow thread, with the precise design conforming to wartime regulations of the Canadian Navy. It would have been worn on the uniform sleeve as a distinguishing mark of technical proficiency and rank within the gunnery branch. The use of such patches allowed for quick identification of a sailor’s role and level of expertise on board ship. Today, these patches represent an important aspect of Royal Canadian Navy uniform history during the Second World War.