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Old 04-12-11, 04:07 PM
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The slider on my example is marked "Carat Med"

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Old 06-12-11, 11:17 PM
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The issue badges are marked CARAT MED on the slider.
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Old 06-12-11, 11:28 PM
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Here is a link to Carat's website.
I've never heard of them before.

Carat Medailles

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Old 06-12-11, 11:39 PM
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I wonder how much product is actually made in Canada?
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Old 07-12-11, 12:38 AM
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Default Halifax Rifles QC badge

Hello Jo,
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Halifax Rifles QC.....this a joke...right.
From an US seller.
The dealer in fact lives in eastern Ontario and is a long-time collector of Canadian badges. He tries to sell only genuine items.
The badge in question is part of a large lot that was rescued from being scrapped in 1968 or 1969 from the Coburg, ON supply depot and included QC badges to The Halifax Rifles and Victoria Rifles among others. I personally saw the entire hoard while it was being offered to a Toronto dealer.
So, yes it is for real, and I have no reason to believe it is not genuine.
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Old 07-12-11, 02:22 AM
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It seemed,at the time, too good to be true.Thank you Wyn.
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Old 12-12-11, 03:47 PM
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Default Halifax Rifles from the maker.

Hello all. Just had an email from,what I suppose, is the "official" supplier of the new Halifax Rifles badges and collars, namely Carat-Medailles Inc. You can buy the badge and the collars but in quantities of more than one at the time.

Prices are qty:6 prs of collar = $9,50 pr + tx, and qty:6 of Head-Dress= $17,75 + tx.
mailto:contact@carat-medailles.com

c/o;Robert Girardin (don't worry he's an english-speaker)
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Chateauguay,Qc. J6J 4Z2

Just make sure to specify Halifax Rifles "Queen's Crown".I have not seen nor handled their products so, thread carefully.I take no responsiblities if the badges are not to YOUR standards.


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If it's more than 1 at a time, maybe we could do a combined group buy?

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Old 12-12-11, 07:27 PM
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If it's more than 1 at a time, maybe we could do a combined group buy?

Mick

Good idea,perhaps some canadian members (and british) would want to buy one set of collar and one badge..........

Good thinking Mick
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I'd certainly be interested in a set.

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Smile qc halifax rifles

1957 qm book page c 121 issued mar 57 insignia cap halifax rifles,1953 with st edward crown. white metal, natural finish. its in the official ordnance book.
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Old 25-01-12, 03:33 AM
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Hi Guys,

Just wondering if any of you guys have purchased these new QC Halifax Rifles badges as yet?

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Last time I had contact with Mr.Girardin of Carat-Médailles he gave me the following prices;minimum order of a quantity of 6 pr of collars, C$ 9.50 +Tx. Cap badges, minimum order of a quantity of 6 at C$ 17.75 +Tx.
You can reach him at; contact@carat-medailles.com and specify Halifax Rifles badges.
All anyone has to do is,contact the seller and make the arrangements.

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Old 25-01-12, 10:13 PM
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I think the idea was for someone to take the lead on this?
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Old 25-01-12, 11:03 PM
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Well Bill, the market is open for anyone in Canada to buy the badges and collars and then put them on the market, if that someone has the incentive of a small(or big) profit to do it.

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