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Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 29-06-17, 12:25 AM

Replies: 29 8TH RECCE AND 14CLH CAP BADGES. Views: 6,053 Posted By Bill A It was not usual for junior ranks, eg troopers to... It was not usual for junior ranks, eg troopers to have dress blues. They were a private purchase uniform.

Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 26-06-17, 10:09 PM

Replies: 29 8TH RECCE AND 14CLH CAP BADGES. Views: 6,053 Posted By Bill A The badge was worn by the militia regiment prior... The badge was worn by the militia regiment prior to the war. It was authorized in 1924. It was also worn by some personnel of the 8th Recce, and it was worn into the post war era until the 14 Cdn...

Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 25-05-15, 09:19 PM

Replies: 29 8TH RECCE AND 14CLH CAP BADGES. Views: 6,053 Posted By Bill A Sabretache Attached is the relevant section from Sabretache, The Memorial Journal of the VIII Recce Association dealing with the draft of men for the VIII Recce (14 CLH). The draft was quite large. Most of them...

Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 22-05-15, 12:03 AM

Replies: 29 8TH RECCE AND 14CLH CAP BADGES. Views: 6,053 Posted By Bill A There was a stipulation that insignia was to... There was a stipulation that insignia was to clearly indicate the Canadian nationality. But the abbreviation CTR or CAR would not be much clearer than TR or AR.

Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 21-05-15, 09:58 PM

Replies: 29 8TH RECCE AND 14CLH CAP BADGES. Views: 6,053 Posted By Bill A Michael, The designations were taken directly... Michael, The designations were taken directly from the DHH lineages site. Note "Canadian" is not included in the official lineage and it was designated 11th Armoured Regiment (The Ontario Regiment)...

Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 20-05-15, 03:07 PM

Replies: 29 8TH RECCE AND 14CLH CAP BADGES. Views: 6,053 Posted By Bill A Hi Phil, There are also images of the 14 CLH... Hi Phil, There are also images of the 14 CLH badges being worn in Holland near or at the end of the war.

Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 20-05-15, 12:29 AM

Replies: 29 8TH RECCE AND 14CLH CAP BADGES. Views: 6,053 Posted By Bill A Hi Darrel, Yes, the information from the RCAC... Hi Darrel, Yes, the information from the RCAC history starts the explanation. With the sole exception of the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars), all units continued to wear their...

Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 19-05-15, 10:36 PM

Replies: 29 8TH RECCE AND 14CLH CAP BADGES. Views: 6,053 Posted By Bill A That is not to say the regiment embarked, but a... That is not to say the regiment embarked, but a large draft did. There are errors in the DHH site. There is no mention of an active battalion of the 16th/22nd Horse, but that regiment embarked and...

Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 19-05-15, 10:13 PM

Replies: 29 8TH RECCE AND 14CLH CAP BADGES. Views: 6,053 Posted By Bill A Hi Phil, I was under the same impression until a... Hi Phil, I was under the same impression until a little while ago. Apparently a significant draft of 14 CLH personnel was sent overseas at the time the 8 Recce was formed from the personnel surplus...

Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 19-05-15, 09:16 PM

Replies: 29 8TH RECCE AND 14CLH CAP BADGES. Views: 6,053 Posted By Bill A A bit of a clarification. The wartime unit was... A bit of a clarification. The wartime unit was the 8th Reconnaisance Regiment (14th Canadian Light Horse). The 8th Recce designation was the CAC name for the unit, which had the regimental...

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