emmo7474 Posted 25 May , 2015 Share Posted 25 May , 2015 Hi can anyone please help me to identify which Canadian Infantry Battalion the Pte in the photo postcard belonged too. Many Thanks Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tullybrone Posted 25 May , 2015 Share Posted 25 May , 2015 Hi, If no one comes along to assist you soon may wish to post on CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE STUDY GROUP (CEFSG) FORUM - similar to GWF. Good Luck Steve Y http://cefresearch.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 25 May , 2015 Share Posted 25 May , 2015 Looks like the Toronto Scottish to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 25 May , 2015 Share Posted 25 May , 2015 To my eye the cap badge looks like that of the 17th Battalion CEF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyneside Chinaman Posted 25 May , 2015 Share Posted 25 May , 2015 I agree 17th Battalion the collar badge is right for that battalion. regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 25 May , 2015 Share Posted 25 May , 2015 any name on the card? regards Bob R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 25 May , 2015 Share Posted 25 May , 2015 Well spotted Gordon92, I agree, 17th CEF it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 26 May , 2015 Share Posted 26 May , 2015 There is an unanswered question I have had about the 17th CEF. This was a Nova Scotia battalion. Yet, their cap badge was based upon the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, a Militia regiment from Vancouver. Can anyone shed any light on this apparent disconnect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 29 May , 2015 Share Posted 29 May , 2015 There is an unanswered question I have had about the 17th CEF. This was a Nova Scotia battalion. Yet, their cap badge was based upon the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, a Militia regiment from Vancouver. Can anyone shed any light on this apparent disconnect? Should anyone have an interest in the above issue, an answer was provided by member Bill Alexander of the CEF Study Group forum: "The 17th Battalion badge was based on the 78th Pictou Regiment, who in turn drew on the badge of the imperial Seaforth Highlanders. The 78th (and 93rd Cumberland Regiment) contributed personnel to the 17th and used the stag design in the battalion badge. The 72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Vancouver and the 78th Pictou Regiment were both allied with the imperial Seaforth Highlanders, wore similar badges (to the consternation of badge collectors trying to sort out the differences), and accoutrements." Thus, the 17th CEF had no connection with the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, the Militia regiment in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 29 May , 2015 Share Posted 29 May , 2015 Should anyone have an interest in the above issue, an answer was provided by member Bill Alexander of the CEF Study Group forum: "The 17th Battalion badge was based on the 78th Pictou Regiment, who in turn drew on the badge of the imperial Seaforth Highlanders. The 78th (and 93rd Cumberland Regiment) contributed personnel to the 17th and used the stag design in the battalion badge. The 72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Vancouver and the 78th Pictou Regiment were both allied with the imperial Seaforth Highlanders, wore similar badges (to the consternation of badge collectors trying to sort out the differences), and accoutrements." Thus, the 17th CEF had no connection with the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, the Militia regiment in Vancouver. That is indeed interesting to learn, thank you for posting the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 30 May , 2015 Share Posted 30 May , 2015 That is indeed interesting to learn, thank you for posting the details. I get the impression that there may have been some contention between the 72nd and 78th Regiments as to who were the "true" Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 30 May , 2015 Share Posted 30 May , 2015 I get the impression that there may have been some contention between the 72nd and 78th Regiments as to who were the "true" Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. Yes, you can just imagine some conversations in the mess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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