WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Torpedo Gunner Mate Trade Patch

The WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Torpedo Gunner Mate Trade Patch is an original insignia issued to personnel serving in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. This patch was worn by sailors qualified as Torpedo Gunner Mates, a specialized role responsible for the maintenance, operation, and deployment of torpedoes aboard naval vessels. The patch typically features a distinctive embroidered design incorporating symbols associated with torpedo operations, often rendered in white or gold thread on a dark blue wool backing to match naval uniforms of the era. These patches were sewn onto the uniform sleeve, signifying the wearer’s technical expertise and trade within the navy’s crew structure. Such insignia formed an integral part of naval uniform regulations, facilitating identification of skilled roles among enlisted ranks. The design and construction of the patch correspond to RCN specifications from the 1939–1945 period, reflecting both the operational needs and insignia traditions of the Canadian naval forces during World War II.