WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Stoker 2nd Class Rate Patch

The WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Stoker 2nd Class Rate Patch is an authentic insignia issued to Royal Canadian Navy personnel during the Second World War. This patch was worn by sailors holding the rank of Stoker 2nd Class, a rating responsible for the operation and maintenance of a ship’s boilers and engine rooms. The patch typically features a distinctive design incorporating a ship’s propeller, embroidered in golden or yellow thread on a dark blue wool backing, signifying the engineering branch specialization. The size and shape align with standard Royal Canadian Navy rate badges from the wartime period, intended for placement on the left sleeve of naval uniforms. Stokers played a critical role in shipboard operations, ensuring reliable propulsion and power systems under challenging maritime conditions. This patch provides historical insight into the structure and function of the RCN during World War II and is a representative artifact of Canadian naval history from this era.