Canadian Military Collectors Forum

Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
Canadian Military Collectors Forum

Comprehensive Forum of Canadian Armed Forces History & Militaria


3 posters

    The Elgin regiment of Canada BD

    CanadianBD
    avatar
    CanadianBD
    Member


    Posts : 43
    Join date : 2018-08-27
    • Post n°1

    The Elgin regiment of Canada BD Empty The Elgin regiment of Canada BD

    Post by CanadianBD Mon Sep 10, 2018 5:15 pm

    Hello there i was wondering if this Elgin regiment battledress seems to be correct. If you see any red flags please let me know, im not too good at this compared to many so i was hoping for some advice while i read my books!
    The Elgin regiment of Canada BD S-l1600 The Elgin regiment of Canada BD S-l1600 The Elgin regiment of Canada BD S-l1600 The Elgin regiment of Canada BD S-l1600 The Elgin regiment of Canada BD S-l1600 The Elgin regiment of Canada BD S-l1600 The Elgin regiment of Canada BD S-l1600 The Elgin regiment of Canada BD S-l1600 The Elgin regiment of Canada BD S-l1600
    • Back to top
    ypres
    ypres
    ypres
    Member


    Posts : 401
    Join date : 2014-08-13
    • Post n°2

    The Elgin regiment of Canada BD Empty Re: The Elgin regiment of Canada BD

    Post by ypres Mon Sep 10, 2018 5:39 pm

    Looks good to me. The seller is from Sarnia which makes sense for the Elgins. H squadron was part of 1 Canadian Corps. Please don't buy it solely based on my opinion.

    Ypres
    • Back to top
    CanadianBD
    avatar
    CanadianBD
    Member


    Posts : 43
    Join date : 2018-08-27
    • Post n°3

    The Elgin regiment of Canada BD Empty Re: The Elgin regiment of Canada BD

    Post by CanadianBD Thu Sep 13, 2018 5:14 pm

    what does the white chevron on the right sleeve represent? just curious
    • Back to top
    Tankermike
    Tankermike
    Tankermike
    Member


    Posts : 505
    Join date : 2010-02-11
    Age : 59
    Location : Edmonton
    • Post n°4

    The Elgin regiment of Canada BD Empty Re: The Elgin regiment of Canada BD

    Post by Tankermike Sat Sep 15, 2018 8:31 am

    The chevrons are years of service, the silver/white shows he volunteered before 10 September 1940.
    • Back to top
    Sponsored content

    Sponsored content


    • Post n°5

    The Elgin regiment of Canada BD Empty Re: The Elgin regiment of Canada BD

    Post by Sponsored content

    • Back to top
      Current date/time is Thu Nov 21, 2024 5:50 am