The Canadian Forces Medical Branch or Royal Canadian Medical Service

[highlandas]

Hello All,

I just picked up these two Officer's Gold Wire badge from CFB Kingston on the 25th of July 2014. I asked the young lady to grab me a selection of Officer's badges that she had behind the counter that I could purchase. I ended up buying a few of them, however I saw two Medical badges that had different coloured serpents. Needless to say I picked up one of each.

The question is; why the different serpents? Doctor & Nurse or CF Medical Branch or Royal Canadian Medical Services?

Any help would be great! I checked out the galleries and threads but didn't have any luck there.

Chris

PS I ended up picking up a spare Communications badge (I think, there isn't a difference but someone might prove me wrong on it) If the same willing to trade for RCEME new pattern Officer's Gold Wire.

[Bill A]

Interesting question Chris. Wonder if there is any significance to the two colours of snake.

[Phillip Herring]

CFB Kingston or the C&E Branch Kit Shop? There is a big difference between the two.
I think that the different serpents are simply manufacturers' differences/errors.

Phil

[highlandas]

C&E kit shop

[highlandas]

Phil,

While I was there a Lieutenant Colonel of Communication pick up a senior officer's badge to replace his. Would they not be the same, as Officer's badges are purchased item?

Chris

[Phillip Herring]

Originally Posted by highlandas

Phil,

While I was there a Lieutenant Colonel of Communication pick up a senior officer's badge to replace his. Would they not be the same, as Officer's badges are purchased item?

Chris

I'm not clear on what you are asking.

Phil