Epaulette Merchant Navy Second Officer

A Merchant Navy Second Officer epaulette indicates the rank and role of a
Second Officer (also called Second Mate) on a commercial ship. Here’s a
clear breakdown:

1. Rank Role

Second Officer / Second Mate:

Usually the third in command after the Captain (Master) and Chief Officer
(Chief Mate).

Primarily responsible for navigation, including passage planning, charts,
and bridge watchkeeping.

Often oversees the safety equipment and medical duties.

2. Epaulette Appearance

Merchant Navy epaulettes follow a common visual code to indicate rank:

Color: Typically black background for officers.

Stripes: Gold or yellow stripes across the epaulette indicate rank.

Second Officer usually has two full stripes plus a thin stripe above them.

The thin stripe often represents “junior officer” status.

Symbol:

Some epaulettes feature a loop (or “executive curl”) above the stripes.

The curl is standard in maritime uniforms worldwide.

3. Typical Layout (on shoulder boards)
[thin stripe] ← top, above the two wider stripes
[wide stripe] ← middle
[wide stripe] ← bottom


The thin stripe distinguishes the Second Officer from the Chief Officer
(who usually has three wide stripes) and Third Officer (who has one wide +
one thin).

4. Other Features

May include gold anchor emblem in the center for ceremonial or formal
uniforms.

Often paired with a white shirt and dark jacket in official Merchant Navy
uniforms.

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Minimum Order: 100 pieces