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Old 24-03-15, 02:53 PM
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What is the maximum number of SWW service chevrons that a Canadian enlisting in 1939 would be entitled to wear?
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Eight if he or she served in the Pacific Theatre also. One white and 7 red
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Old 24-03-15, 04:08 PM
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Ray, My count 39-40 = white, 40-41, 41-42, 42-43, 43-44, 44-45, 45-46, all red for a total of seven.
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Ray, My count 39-40 = white, 40-41, 41-42, 42-43, 43-44, 44-45, 45-46, all red for a total of seven.
Hmm.

The question becomes: when did the regs stop the practice of awarding them?

Bonus question - what was the maximum number of black SWW service chevrons permissible?
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Old 24-03-15, 04:36 PM
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The end of the qualification period was Dec. 1945, so I am not sure if time after Sept 10 1945 would qualify for the seventh. I was wrong to cite 46.
If I interpret the regs correctly, the max is four for black ones.
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I was going to say 6 including the 39er stripe. I was not aware 1946 was counted.
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The most I have seen worn on British uniform is six. I don't think 1946 counted and am fairly sure they stopped wearing them in that year.
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Hi

Did these come in a printed pattern?

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Yes, worn by British Civil Defence & I think by RM on blue Battle Dress.
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I have seen and own many printed service chevrons.
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Hi Guys

Thanks for that. First one that I've seen.

I guess I should ask if these were ever worn by Canadians?

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The red/blue (or black) ones have been attributed to the navy, and may have been airforce as well. The army ones red/khaki. They are seldom seen on period Cdn tunics.
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Here are a couple of printed examples.

Service Chevrons - Red - three - canvas - front copy.jpg

Service Chevrons - RCN - Red - four - canvas - front copy.jpg
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Hi Bill & Ed

Thank you both for your responses. Excellent reference photos, Ed.

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This may prove useful.

http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/insignia/service.htm

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