Infantry School Corps: pre RCR badges

[Michael Reintjes]

The collars in bullion remain a mystery as I,ve not seen them in photos before but appear to be made at the same time as the cap badge..quality,pattern and aging seem consistant with the cap badge...nice set, too bad no one had the forsight to write down the former owners particulars.

[Michael Reintjes]

As a side note I have some photos of the NCO'S of "D" Company(LONDON) Infantry School Corps,and there appears to be no insignia worn at all except a large brass "D" on the epaullette of the pocketless wool tunic.We also have here a Snider 3 band rifle,marked "D" above I.S.C on the brass tang along with I.S.C. stamped in ink on the buffleather sling.
Undoubtedly an old London Ontario Infantry School Rifle of the earliest type used by the Corps.

[Bill A]

Congratulations Mike. Thanks for bringing these historically important badges back to Canada. Hope to see some images when you have them in your collection.

[regimentalrogue]

Thanks. I will post images once I have them in hand. Waiting on a total with insured shipping now.

Mike

[Michael Reintjes]

.....No ,I,m not talking about the VIP booth over at the Red Lion....would love to see these in person over some coffees at your leisure?.....Cheers,M.

[regimentalrogue]

Michael, it will be my pleasure to host a viewing. I'm certain we both know a couple of the 4th Battalion's officers who would also like to see them.

Pro Patria

Mike

[Wyn vdSchee]

Has anyone seen similar badges for the School of Mounted Infantry, formed in 1885?
Wyn

[regimentalrogue]

The Infantry School Corps badges are safe in their new home. New photos have been posted on my site here and are linked below:

[regimentalrogue]

[servicepub]

Michael,
Absolutely gorgeous!! Well done that man for repatriating them!
Clive

[Bill A]

Stunning. Congratulations Michael.

[Michael Reintjes]

"Has anyone seen similar badges for the School of Mounted Infantry, formed in 1885?"
Wyn

Have not seen bullion versions of the Mounted Inf Badges but they may exist.I Belive that My father still has an incredible Frosted gold and silver Mounted Inf Glen badge thatis quite striking.I,ll try and get a good scan of it to post. Cheers,M.

[Michael Reintjes]

Hi Mike...Captain Pete was over here last night still in awe of the ISC badges.....Sounds like an evening at Ton's is in order.If you want to drop over for some Christmas cheer,Let me know.Do you still have the headgear we discussed?. Cheers,Mike.

[regimentalrogue]

Hi MIke,

I was very pleased to have the opportunity to show off the bullion badges to a few members of the Regiment the other night. A get-together for another showing would certainly be welcome. And I do still have that helmet.

Mike

[regimentalrogue]

While surfing for badge images, I found the following:

The Officers of "C" Company, Infantry School Corps, Toronto.
"The Dominion Illustrated News". February 7, 1891, p. 134.
Link to National Archives of Canada record