12th Manitoba Dragoons hat badge - an opinion - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

slick_mick · #1 14-09-08, 11:15 AM

Hi Guys,

I have this 12th Manitoba Dragoons hat badge.

I'm guessing its WW2 era?

Can anyone tell me if its good or if its a dud?

Mick

Bill A · #2 14-09-08, 11:31 AM

Hi Mick, This badge is arguabley one of the most common Canadian badges. I am not aware of any copies of this badge being made; it would not be worth the time. I think your example is okay.

slick_mick · #3 14-09-08, 11:38 AM

Hi Bill,

Thanks mate - nice to know.

Mick

Bill A · #4 14-09-08, 12:03 PM

Forgot to add that this pattern of badge was authorized in 1939, and worn until the unit was put on the supplementary order of battle in 1964.

marway_Jaime · #5 14-09-08, 05:07 PM

And further to what Bill said. Did you know all the badges have an error on them?

In the " I " in MAN I TOBA, the manufacturer thought it was supose to be a "A" so if you notice / \ have been grinded off.

Jaime

marway_wayne · #6 14-09-08, 05:17 PM

Well I never. What these Kids know these days. I never knew this about the 12th Badge and I am the one who taught Jaime everything she knows, Oh well must be suffering from Old Timers,

. Wayne.

bgpipes · #7 14-09-08, 06:15 PM

Oldtimers = Alzheimers

Phillip Herring · #8 14-09-08, 07:40 PM

Has anybody ever seen this badge with a slider, as per Q/C period badges?

Phil

Bill A · #9 14-09-08, 08:21 PM

In over 30 years of collecting I have never seen any such bird. I think that they has such a large stock of lugged badges that they never had to requisition a "qc" issue.

lettman · #10 14-09-08, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marway_Jaime

And further to what Bill said. Did you know all the badges have an error on them?

In the " I " in MAN I TOBA, the manufacturer thought it was supose to be a "A" so if you notice / \ have been grinded off.

Jaime

Just looked at my example and saw the 'ghost' of the A -- marvellous what you find out on this forum!