Enamel Chaplain Badge

[Chimo9000]

I was wondering if anyone can help me find out about this badge. I bought it about a year ago on ebay. Brooker's states that no known Canadian full dress badges are known. This badge is clearly marked. Is it post war?

[Bill A]

Hello Chimo, The Chaplains were/are a unique service in the Armed Forces; every member is an officer. Officers had far greater latitude in dress regs (or ignoring dress regs) than other ranks. And, officers' were required to purchase most of their insignia in the time period of the king's crown badges. It is quite possible that a Chaplain would purchase a full dress badge. Of note, some Chaplain isnignia was purchased from Gaunt and based on the imperial pattern. Your being clearly marked Scully is interesting.
Could you post an image of the obverse?

[Chimo9000]

Sorry, here is the front of the badge. I couldn't figure out how to add a second photo using the iPad. Does anyone know what an approximate value would be? I know it is subjective but just a ball park figure.

Thanks

[Bill A]

Hi Chimo, That is a very nice badge. Excellent workmanship and finish. A prize piece for a Canadian Chaplain collection.

[DavidS]

Chimo: My understanding from Dave Love is that, since all chaplains are officers, these badges are all private purchase. They come in just about every shade of the rainbow, depending on the personal preference of the chaplain. He has gold, yellow, blue, red and purple at least. If you want more info from Dave about this, pm me and I'll give you a contact number.

[Doug N]

Not to hijack the thread, but are you talking about coloured badges like these, David? Can you get your friend on the forum so he can tell us what these are?

[dumdum]

Originally Posted by Chimo9000

Sorry, here is the front of the badge. I couldn't figure out how to add a second photo using the iPad. Does anyone know what an approximate value would be? I know it is subjective but just a ball park figure.

Thanks

Quite a bit of work there! Very nice badge!