Identification

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by Bill Alexander
Mark I thought the same, but the combination of insignia may make them the Canadian Scottish. The cap badges have a similar shape, but the shoulder titles for the SD&G are quite dark in comparison to those worn by the Scottish. As well in the image the shape of the shoulder title seems to be consistent with the Scots. I will have a look in the regimental histories when I get a chance to see if either unit was in that location.

Hi Bill;

If you look at the tartan backing (Geoff's pic (circled in red)), the visible points of the tartan backing are at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock (re: my posted image of the SD&G cap badge), and form a "+" behind the cap badge.

If you look at the attached image below of the Can Scots cap badge with tartan backing, you'll see that the visible points of the tartan backing are at 1, 5, 7 and 11 o'clock, and form an "X" behind the cap badge.

So far, I haven't found any reference to Hilversum in the Can Scots history.

Cheers