A guide to Canadian special branch
badges
A friend of mine recently sent me a copy of an identification sheet for all the
enamelled special branch badges introduced by the Canadian Army in 1974. I thought
I’d pass this information on to you here. Although most of the symbolism is fairly
straightforward—scales of justice for legal services, etc.—the use of a beaver
for military engineers struck me as one of those truly creative ideas that’s so
rarely seen in military insignia.
 Administration |
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 Air operations |
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 Armoured branch |
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 Band |
 Chaplain |
 Communication |
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 Dental services |
 Infantry |
 Land ordinance |
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 Legal services |
 Logistics |
 Medical |
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 Military engineering |
 Naval operations |
 Security services |