Canadian Signal Corp - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

jim a · #1 25-02-08, 01:17 AM

I was at the gunshow yesterday and managed to pick up a few badges. This was one of the better ones... a flat back CSC. Thought I'd post it to encourage others... badges are still out there.

GregN · #2 26-02-08, 03:03 AM

Hi Jim, this is a pre-CEF badge but probably worn during WW1, right?

Greg

jim a · #3 26-02-08, 03:46 AM

Greg... as far as I know this badge was used during WW1... I believe the signalling companies were part of the Canadian Engineers but had there own badges. This is the taller of the two.. the other is shorter and wider and was brought out in 1913. I don't have a date of issue for this one but it probably was 1913 also. Any other info would be welcome.

guest_000 · #4 27-02-08, 02:19 AM

There is no evidence of this large hat badge being worn prior to 1914 but the smaller squat version was and carried over into the cef period

LLWill · #5 27-02-08, 02:45 PM

This badge was authorized for wear during the CEF period (Check Harper's book)
The Canadian Signal corp was formed in 1903 and this badge design was approved in 1908 (Check RCSIGS.CA) there are two patterns (Large and small) [Cross Book Canadian Corps CEF] badges also found in Militaria Canadian pre 1914 book. The CSC provided troops during WWI; although it was a very small contingent. The communication responsibilies for the CEF were held by the Engineers, but the CSC did have a role, presence and personnel.

As a side note - if that badge is an "extra" or a "burden" (as in a needless distraction to your collection) I would be happy to purchase it

guest_000 · #6 27-02-08, 07:59 PM

Mr Harper's book is not a reliable source but has some nice pics of scarce badges. The best time line for CANADIAN SIGNAL CORPS badges is the MAZEAS book.

Joe C · #7 02-07-08, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by paulbear

There is no evidence of this large hat badge being worn prior to 1914 but the smaller squat version was and carried over into the cef period

Paulbear, perhaps here (from an eBay auction (250262875276)) is evidence of the large CSC badge being worn prior to 1914. The photo postcard shows a "Colonial Coronation in Contingent Camp" and would date from 1911 and King George V's coronation. One, and possibly a second, member features the large CSC cap badge.

Phillip Herring · #8 15-12-11, 09:01 PM

First World War Canadian Signals cap badge on eBay.

Phil