Interesting Canadian Badges ?

[gurkharifles]

Hi there, my interest is now entirely Gurkha insignia - however I came across these in a shop and was wondering whether they'd be worth acquiring for exchange purposes. The first is a large Royal Canadian Signals KC badge - I suspect it's a cross belt plate - the other 4 I have no idea - would appreciate any ideas on their rarity ( or are they quite common ) - apologies for the poor quality of the photos but taken on my phone in the shop! Tim

[Bill A]

The Elgin badge is very common. The PPCLI and 171st Bn are scarcer and more desirable. The VON badge is not military. The RCCS badge looks like a plaque piece.

[gurkharifles]

Thanks Bill - I'm pretty sure the RCS is a cross belt plate if only because it's in a frame from Potters Military Instrument makers and there are a few other cross belt plates in the frame. I believe it dates from the mid 50's - least ways that's when the frame was put together ( a mixture of KC and QC badges ) - thanks for your feedback - do you have any idea of the value of the two scarcer badges? I don't know what the dealer wants for them yet. Cheers Tim

[servicepub]

Except that the RCCS never wore a cross-belt. Nor is it a helmet plate as they wore a Busby with a grenade and plume on the side.
C

[Ronald LeBlanc]

The Victorian Order of Nurses were formed in 1897 and saw service through many crises during the late 19th and 20th centuries in Canada; the Canadian Government established the feminine services within the military in 1941;
the V.O.N., provided key personel to the Canadian Army Women's Medical Corps of which the Victorian Order's Superintendent became the first woman to obtain the rank of Colonel in Chief; the metal insignia may be classed as a formation having strong connections with the Canadian Military Establishment.

Ronald LeBlanc

[gurkharifles]

Would the RSC have had their own band? - Would they have worn cross belts ?