BC Community Thread For Non-Sightings Chat

[thebobkat]

If anyone still needs a TakaraTomy Legends Arcee, AmiAmi and HLJ have preorders up and available for the August reissue/restock.

[kirbenvost]

Here's a crazy question... does anyone collect or know about Canadian Military memorabilia? I bought a Postwar (possibly Korean War-era) battle dress jacket and I'm trying to figure out what the badges and ribbons mean and possibly how old it is. I'm having a heck of a time finding any comprehensive resources online.

[Rodimus Prime1]

Originally Posted by kirbenvost

Here's a crazy question... does anyone collect or know about Canadian Military memorabilia? I bought a Postwar (possibly Korean War-era) battle dress jacket and I'm trying to figure out what the badges and ribbons mean and possibly how old it is. I'm having a heck of a time finding any comprehensive resources online.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadia..._and_medals%29

^ did you check here, scroll down for ribbon colors and def's

[kirbenvost]

Hadn't come across that specific page yet, thank you! already determined it's definitely from the Korean War, unless someone added ribbons later. Is there a similar page for patches/badges?

[Rodimus Prime1]

Heres another for medal/order ( same info)

http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-.../index-eng.asp

http://regimentalrogue.com/misc/rese...ers_part18.htm



some badges

http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/rememb...service-badges


https://jeremylatta.wordpress.com/20...tal-menagerie/

[kirbenvost]

Originally Posted by Rodimus Prime1

Heres another for medal/order ( same info)

http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-.../index-eng.asp

http://regimentalrogue.com/misc/rese...ers_part18.htm



some badges

http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/rememb...service-badges


https://jeremylatta.wordpress.com/20...tal-menagerie/

Thanks! Unfortunately the current Canadian Forces resources only help for some as they only list current awards. I may need to research British decorations since we were still very much part of the Commonwealth back then.

Interesting, so far it's someone who served in the Ordinance (supply) Corps, with awards for service during WWII, Korea, and Egypt and Sinai Emergency Forces under UN. One appears to be a standard Canadian Forces Decoration for those who served 12 years, although it has a small metal flower not present in the online images I'm seeing. One more I have yet to figure out... Really cool info, if all these ribbons are original to the jacket.

[Rodimus Prime1]

Cool, it should be unless it's a movie prop, were did you pick it up?

My grandfather served in egypt, my brother has his diary/photo albumn, some neat shots in it, me being british not though.

[kirbenvost]

Got it at a vintage store in Victoria called Vintage Funk. Pretty cool place, lots of old interesting stuff of all kinds. They were having a clothing sale for 50% off so I got it for $60. Judging by eBay auctions I'm seeing it was a pretty good deal. Similar US Ike jackets cost less but the Commonwealth ones seem to go for more. Different materials/construction I think. Rarity may also be a factor, I'm sure US stuff is much more common in the market.

Cool that your family has your Grandfather's diary and photos. I don't have much connection to any of the wars myself. My grandfather wanted to serve for the RCAF in WWII but being of German-speaking descent he was prohibited from doing so. Probably for the best, otherwise there's a chance I might not be here! But I'm really interested in everything historical, especially if it's local somehow and have always been fascinated with everything military since I was a kid.

[jjwankenobi]

Bonus points if the jacket belonged to a Commander, right Kommander?

[kirbenvost]

Hahaha yes, but it's doubtful. Only one chevron.