Crowned Lion holding Maple Leaf? button - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Tinto · #1 11-10-23, 01:23 AM

Hi All,
I would be grateful for identification of this button, possibly Canadian.

Various makers, marked from left:
SMITH & WRIGHT LIMITED / BIRMINGHAM,
FIRMIN / LONDON,
J. R. GAUNT & SON LTD. / MONTREAL,
SCULLY LTD. / MONTREAL

Thanks, John

mike_vee · #2 11-10-23, 06:34 AM

Connected to Canadian Governor General ?

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/154760661328

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Rob Miller · #3 11-10-23, 09:21 AM

I have seem them described as Canadian Provost Corps.

Rob

Buttonman · #4 11-10-23, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Miller

I have seem them described as Canadian Provost Corps.

Rob

Yes, Canadian Provost Corps c.1952-1964. Page 20, Buttons of the Canadian Militia, Army, Naval and Air Forces 1900-1990.

David.

Tinto · #5 11-10-23, 07:12 PM

Thank you everybody, for your help.
Cheers, John