36th INF BN, CEF

[davidwyke]

When rummaging around at antique fairs here in England I sometimes come across postcard photos of WW1 CEF soldiers. Usually they are wearing the "General Service" insignia.

I thought this one was unusual in that the man on the right (as you look at it) has G/S cap and collar badges, buttons and probably S/T's. the man on the left has the same G/S insignia but with a 36th. inf. bn.(Hamilton, Ontario) cap badge. I'm not particularly knowledgeable about Canadian insignia but I didn't think the \battalion cap badges would normally be worn with G/S collar badges.

The postcard was printed in Ashford, Kent - presumably they were stationed in that area at the time.

[Bill A]

Hi David, Nice photo. The GS badges were usually worn when other insignia was not available. Some battalions did not get their badges until they were overseas, or there were shortages.

[davidwyke]

Hi Bill,
Many thanks for the info.looks like a shortage of 36th battalion cap and collar badges in this case!
David