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Originally Posted by Bill A
Hi Larry, The Signal Corps formed in 1903 was the militia component, the permanent force component was not authorized until 1919.
In theHistory of The Royal Canadian Corps of Signals there is an outline of the units organized pre 1914. On page 6 & 7 there is an explanation of the troops, sections and detachments. Most of these were were attached to various Canadian Engineer Field Coys. IIRC, that was the origins of the CE Signals badge, (as I was informed). This may be incorrect, but that is the essence of the provenace. The CE Signals badge was represented to be a pre war issue. Again, pure speculation, but added this to clarify my vague memory.
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You are correct bill on the formation of the CSC/CCS/RCCS. That badge (pin??) is a Engineer Badge showing "Signals" employment -thrust-use (??????). It is a variation within the engineer world, it is not a Signals badge.