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Old 08-01-14, 02:35 PM
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Recently a new skill at arms badge was introduced by the Canadian Provost Branch. (Not sure if this is the correct term). The badge is called Close Protection Specialist and is for those assigned to protect individuals in high risk situations. After searching the DND web site, I have been unable to find any mention or an image. Any assistance?
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Old 08-01-14, 03:40 PM
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Old 08-01-14, 04:11 PM
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Thank-you for the reference. I was not aware that the GG had a page on the heraldic badges of Canada. Nor was I aware of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. (Even though it has been in existence since 1988!) Quite an informative site, which describes the process and the badges and emblems approved.
http://reg.gg.ca/heraldry/pub-reg/main.asp?lang=e
Now for the $10,000 question. How has the armorial badge been translated into a skill at arms badge? Anyone have an actual example?
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Default Close Protection Specialist badge......

I saw this badge being worn on a CF army? tunic over the wearers` breast pocket, at the recent New Years` Day Levee. Backing was CF green- and multicoloured wire embroiderery, IIRC. Looked pretty much the same as the badge depicted at the GG heraldry site.
Wish I had asked more questions of the wearer at that time!
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Old 08-01-14, 10:18 PM
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Here is an image of the badge and an article from "The Maple Leaf" Newspaper.



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Old 08-01-14, 10:31 PM
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Thanks Ed. The location for the badge is interesting. If it was worn on the sleeve as most skill at arms badges are, it would be confused with a rank badge. Over the pocket is also a bit confusing, and has the look of a monogram found on some clothing.
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Old 09-01-14, 01:28 AM
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Wow. That badge flies in the face of all traditional badges. It could have been smaller, and/or it could have omitted the supporters. It looks like a blazer pocket crest that was sewn in the wrong place.
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Old 09-01-14, 02:13 PM
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Agreed Clive. This is not in keeping with the designs and styles of Canadian skill at arms badges. Somewhat ostentatious. Quite a departure. It has a definite "European" look to it.
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Agreed, something odd has happened here. IMO it just doesn't look professional being worn as it is.
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To be honest it looks bleedin awful and will look even worse when the wearer is wearing any medals.
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I showed this to the Army Heritage Officer yesterday who agrees with the opinions expressed here. This is indicative of the lack of control at NDHQ on the approvals of insignia. In this case, an officer at DHH and a Herald at Government House came up with this and it doesn't appear that DHH required any further approval within NDHQ.
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Why is this not a sleeve badge? Looks terrible.
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Interesting comments. It's not as if any of us are likely to wear it.

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Interesting comments. It's not as if any of us are likely to wear it.

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Same applies when my wife buys an ugly dress. Doesn't mean that I am not invested though.

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Clive, I didn't know you wore ugly dresses.
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