Sorry, Ian, No drama intended. The abbreviaton is for the Cadet Instructor Cadre.
http://www.cadets.ca/en/leadership-t...tor-cadre.page
In answer to your other question regarding a qc RCIC badge, no such bird was authorized. The CIC (Canadian Infantry Corps) badge, kc, continued in wear well into the 1950's. At that time qc designs were proposed, but before agreement on a pattern was reached, the proposal was nixed. The rationale for not needing the badge was simple. The method of infantry training in the early 50's and for some time into the 60's (need to double check the later date) was to have the recruits attend basic training at the depot of the regular force regiment to which they attested. They were badged with the regimental badge. Then in early mid 50's, the army approved the General List cap badge (the pattern we referenced above), and it was adopted for any unassigned recruits or personnel. As staff on RCIC duties continued to wear their regimental badges or the general list (officers or other ranks) badges there was no need for a RCIC badge. When unification took place the RCIC was renamed the Infantry Branch, and eventually the branch badge was approved. I think they also changed recruit training around the time of unification where all recruits had the common basic course, but were identifed by the branch to which they had attested? Phil H made some mention of this. Someone elaborating on this is welcome.
Back to the original question, I have not seen a "crusader" (straight bladed) sword on the CIC badges, and would certainly like to see an image of one.