[Bill A]

Originally Posted by Bill A

And a bit of historical inaccuracy:

Canadian Army Secondary Badge

The new Canadian Army secondary badge is based on the historical Canadian Army badge used during and after the Second World War. It features the crossed swords, overlaid by three maple leaves conjoined on one stem. A crown is placed atop the maple leaves. The secondary badge will be displayed on the Canadian Army ensign and pocket badge.

The tri-leaf badge used as a general list badge was not in use during the Second World War, (at least as a cap badge).

Came across documentation held at DHH about the Canadian army badge. The sword / maple leaf design was not authorized until 1947. Even then it was not widely adopted for use. In 1952 it came to the attention of AHQ that the badge had not been followed through on. It was then taken into general use. It formed the basis for the "general list" badge but in queen's crown.