WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Stoker Rate 2nd Class Trade Patch

The WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Stoker Rate 2nd Class Trade Patch is an original insignia issued to personnel serving in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. The patch represents the rank and trade skill of Stoker, a crew member responsible for operating and maintaining a ship’s engines and boilers. The designation “2nd Class” indicates an entry-level or junior rate within the Stoker trade. Typically, this patch is constructed from cloth and features an embroidered design—often a distinctive symbol associated with engine room duties—intended for wear on naval uniform sleeves. The patch provided quick visual identification of a sailor’s occupational specialty and rate within the ship’s hierarchy. Issued during a significant period of expansion for the Royal Canadian Navy, items such as this patch are tangible links to the service and roles of Canadian naval personnel during World War II.