Hi Bill,
A difficult project. The combat cap badges were authorized for the permanent force circa 1966 when combat caps came on issue. They exist for all regular force units, services and corps. The reserves were not authorized combat cap badges and many units acquired badges at their own expense. These are very difficult to date. Some units had more than one issue of privately purchased badges. These often are made in atypical colours (not the official OD 107) and are of unusual construction. In the early 1990's, DND decided to issue combat cap badges for all reserve army units. These typically have a plastic backing. Either clear, white or black.
There is a synopsis history of the combat title issue in my booklet Canadian Forces Combat Titles.
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