WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Stoker Rate Trade Patch

The WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Stoker Rate Trade Patch represents the insignia worn by stokers serving in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Stokers were essential personnel responsible for maintaining and operating a ship’s engines and boilers, ensuring propulsion and power systems functioned correctly. This patch, typically produced in dark blue wool with embroidered or sewn features, displays a distinctive symbol—often a fouled anchor or related emblem—identifying the wearer’s trade within the naval crew. Patches of this kind were worn on the lower sleeve of naval uniforms to indicate the stoker’s rank and trade. The design and materials followed Royal Canadian Navy regulations in place at the time, reflecting both practicality and ease of identification. Stoker rate trade patches formed an important part of uniform identity among naval personnel and provide valuable insight into the organization and daily life aboard Canadian naval vessels during the war period.