Seeking proper trade name for WWII Canadian Radio Technician

[Chris Suslowicz]

Originally Posted by Daniel Roy

Hello Chris,

Thank you. It is very informative. Would the qualification badges be the same in UK ? Best regards. Daniel

Probably. I found http://jfchalifoux.com/army_trade_badges.htm via a web search last night, and that contains some 1920-1942 sleeve patches (Signals Electrician, Signals Lineman, Signals Wireless, and a space for Dispatch Rider), but there are other patches on the internet with either a gauntlet holding 6 lightning bolts, and a red or yellow circle with 6 lightning bolts, which are presumably trade badges. Then again, 1942-1945 seems to have simplified matters by just having a larger 'T' patch, either plain (group c), with laurel wreath (group b) or with laurel wreath and surmounted by a king's crown (group a).

It might be worth asking the Signals Museum - I've not taken mush interest in uniform & badges, I'm afraid. (More webbing and equipment.)

Best regards,
Chris.