My understanding is that the Gen List Cdn Coat of Arms badges were officers. But I don't think the Cdn coat of arms pattern was authorized until after the war. And the Coat of Arms pattern is the officers' pattern. The badge I was referring to above as the new GL badge is the cross swords three maple leaf pattern.
The GL pattern worn by the Cdn Gds was the most common type. I don't think there was any logic to the distribution of GL badges, other than some depot/stores needed a box or two.
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