Ian,
The GO's in my previous posts were copied verbatim & in their entirety. They do not mention the bi-metal badges.
Bi-metal caps & collars obviously exist - both in white metal / gilding, & in silver / gilt. I agree that these are most likely militia era pieces.
OSD badges also exist. I have examples in bronze & antiqued copper.
It would appear that both these badge patterns were without authorization, but this is not necessarily so. G.O.'s which spoke to dress & insignia were essentially revisions or addendums to the 1907 Canadian Militia Dress Regulations. The 1907 regulations contain a couple of 'loop holes' which gave the units some degree of latitude. To quote:
Corps which have been authorized to adopt a Special Badge, Crest, Device, Motto, etc., may, without further authority adopt badges of a similar character and design, and of varying sizes, to be worn on Collars and Head-dress.
All badges are in metal, unless otherwise stated. On Service Dress in Bronze.
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