THE FORTYNINER - Alberta Genealogy Research "The Recents"

The Forty-Niner
Badges of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment
Part Two
By Captain Darby Whitebone
(This is a continuation from the last edition of the
49er)
border on the Loyal Edmonton Regiment’s shoulder
badge represents this honour.
1943 - 1950
1st BATTALION, THE LOYAL EDMONTON
REGIMENT
1943 - 1950
In 1943 the Edmonton Regiment gained an
affiliation with the Loyal Regiment (North
Lancaster) and thus was authorized to add “Loyal”
to their designation. A new shoulder badge,
manufactured in England, was produced in order to
reflect the new name of the regiment. The lettering
on this badge was of the Aldershot weave and had
serifs. The badge was sewn onto a black backing so
that the black showed as a border. The black border
was adopted as a tradition from the Loyal
Regiment. The Loyal Regiment (The 47th Regiment
of Foot at the time) fought with General Wolfe in
Canada during the Seven Years War. They were the
pride of General Wolfe’s forces and gained the
nickname of “Wolfe’s Own”. During the Battle of The
Plains of Abraham General Wolfe was killed. The
47th Regiment of Foot was awarded the honour of
wearing a black line on their uniform lace to
represent the mourning of General Wolfe. The black
The second pattern Loyal Edmonton Regiment
Shoulder badge was manufactured in Italy. The
lettering on this badge was much tighter than the
previous badge made in England. In addition, the
black border was sewn into the field of French gray.
1943-1949
A printed canvas economy badge was also
produced. Although the above badges were
concurrently worn this was the most common
badge worn during this time period.
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