Canadian Guards Piper's Bandsman badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Bill A · #1 17-10-08, 12:36 PM

A bit quiet on the Canadian front. Here is an example of the queen's crown cap badge for the Canadian Guards Bandsman. The badge is a one piece striking, finished in a gilt wash?
Some sources suggest these badges were not issued.

guest_000 · #2 17-10-08, 01:17 PM

Interesting the one I have is a heavy white metal two piece with sturdy screw back UTILIZING hat badge with enamel centre . These like the RCR Goose BAY one are unit purchase and I feel perfectly correct .

PAUL

GregN · #3 17-10-08, 02:42 PM

Bill, I thought these were for the PIPE band, rather than general band issue.

Greg

Bill A · #4 17-10-08, 03:14 PM

Sorry, should have said Canadian Guards Pipe Band. Thanks Greg.

servicepub · #5 18-10-08, 12:35 AM

Unfortunately, every photo I have of a CanGuards piper shows the wrong side of the Glengarry. This is the best I can do but it would appear that a piper's badge was worn by at least one of the two battalions that had pipe-bands. The piper's badge was not worn on the feather bonnet though.