Miscellaneous

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This page captures the many other types of items that may be of interest or relevance to Canadian Signals. While a bit of a 'catch all' page, it is full of interesting items!

Groups of items

Challenge coins

China, Dishes & Flatware

Christmas Cards

Cushion & Pillow Covers

Jacket crests

Lighters

Manuals and Publications

Miscellaneous paper items

Signals Uniform Prints

Sweetheart and lapel pins

United Nations pocket badges

Plaques

Individual items

Postcard - Corps crest and narrative

Policy and Regulations for fixed Signal Services in Canada - September 1944

1 CDHSR Signals in Support of Operations print

763 Comm Regt National Appeal for Funds Flyer

1 Line Tp Silver Jubilee program 1977

Early Air Force wireless and air-ground communication notes

UNIFIL medallion

Ashtead RCCS Bishops Chair

2nd Base Signal Section cigarette box

CFB Kingston Volksmarch Pins

Signals Militia Summer Camp Central Command 1956 Photo Album

Royal Canadian Signals Ashtray

This is a cast white metal ashtray bearing the words "Royal Canadian Signals". These ashtrays were made at LETE (or its predecessor) as retirement gifts for members of the corps. Some have been painted in the cavities around the letters to enhance their look.

Royal Canadian Signals Ashtray Large Style

This is a different style cast white metal ashtray bearing the words "Royal Canadian Signals" and a Jimmy figure. Similar to the ashtray above it is thus believed to also come LETE (or its predecessor). This is not the usual pattern and it isn't known if this was a one of a kind item or if others were made.

RCCS Drum Banner Crest

RCCS (KC) Lace Hankie

RCCS KC Music Stand Crest

27 CIB RCCS Banner

RCCS Kingston Pennants

WWII 2 Corps Sigs Battle Map

RCCS Bumper Plate

This item is after the British fashion of putting the corps/unit crest on a bumper plate. The plate features an RCCS crest of the Queens Crown type and is maker marked on the back "J.R. Gaunt, London". This example is provided by Maurice Hebert who writes "I served in Soest Germany in 1959. While there I purchased a GAUNT RCCS Car Badge (bumper plate) priced at 39/- each. This is in it's original box and has never been used." Maker: Gaunt

RCCS Decal

This is a decal of the RCCS King's Crown badge. It has been described as a helmet decal but nothing on it indicates its purpose. The instruction are located on the back. Size: about 3" across (backing)

Signal Officer's Napkin Ring

This is a two piece brass napkin ring. The name plate is attached by brass rivets and bears the position title of "SIG OFFICER" It is believed that this dates from the WW1 era although there is no proof of such. Size: 32 mm H x 43 mm in diameter

Note Paper - 3 Div RCCS Sgts Mess

Sheet of letter paper from 3rd Canadian Infantry Division RCCS Sergeant's Mess.

RC Sigs Buried Cable Marker

These signs were used to mark underground cables laid by the military Linemen. Principle use was for marking cable runs to remote transmitter and receiver sites.

Matchbook - 10 District Signals

A matchbook cover featuring a RCCS crest (King's Crown) and the text "No. 10 district Signals R.C. Signals (R.F.) Winnipeg". Matchbook made by the Eddy Match Company.

Matchbook - Various RCCS

Matchbook - Signallers Club 1983 reunion

A matchbook cover for the 1983 Corps Reunion in Kingston Ontario. Made by Eddy Match Company, Pembroke Ontario.

Canadian Corps of Signals Ashtray

A brass, and at one time silver plated, ashtray bearing the struck image of the Canadian Corps of Signals (CCS) cap badge. Item is maker marked "J.R.Gaunt, Montreal, Made in England" Maker: Gaunt

RCCS KC Diamond Crest

RCCS King's crown sweetheart pin, chromed with "diamond" inserts & sterling silver Jimmy. Typical jeweller's hook & pin fastener. Size: 30 mm W x 33 mm H