WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Wireless Telegraphist and Radar Trade Patch

The WW2 Canadian RCN Navy Wireless Telegraphist and Radar Trade Patch is an authentic insignia issued to Royal Canadian Navy personnel during the Second World War. This cloth patch represents qualifications in both wireless telegraphy and radar operations, reflecting advancements in naval communication and detection technology of the era. The patch is typically crafted from dark blue wool to match the naval uniform and embroidered with distinctive symbols, such as crossed lightning bolts or a similar motif, indicating dual specializations. These patches were worn on the upper sleeve of the service dress, signifying the wearer’s technical expertise in essential roles that were critical for ship-to-ship communications and the detection of enemy vessels. Trade patches like this played a significant role in identifying the skills of naval personnel within the RCN during wartime operations. This item offers historical insight into the structure and technological evolution of the Canadian naval forces in the 1940s.