WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Shipwright Bullion Wire Trade Patch

The WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Shipwright Bullion Wire Trade Patch is an insignia issued to personnel serving as shipwrights in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. This patch is crafted using metallic bullion wire, embroidered to form the specific shipwright design, which typically features a crossed adze and saw motif. The use of bullion wire indicates the patch was intended for wear on the dress uniforms of non-commissioned naval personnel, reflecting both rank and trade specialization. Shipwrights were responsible for the maintenance, repair, and construction of wooden and metal ships within the fleet, making this trade badge a key identifier of technical skill within naval engineering departments. The patch’s design and materials are consistent with Canadian military dress regulations of the 1939–1945 period. Such items provide insight into the organizational structure and occupational roles within the wartime Royal Canadian Navy.