I'm trying to get a handle on yhe identity of this badge.. Canadian Labor Corp... Chinese Labor Corp.. or a train company out of Britian... any help out there? 
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Known as the chinese labour corps badge. The cheapest , thinnest and least survived badge of the cef field.
PAULComment
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Thanks Paul... i've posted yor comments on the Britishbageforum.com. It should be a pretty rare badge if it is the least survived of the C.E.F. Any comments as to value? JimComment
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Value is tough on this one as nobody wants it due to lack of knowledge . This is one badge that rarity does not really effect the value but if offered to me would gladly pay 250.00
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Thanks for the input Paul... it's not for sale but if I ever put it up I'll give you first crack at it... JimComment
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Is there any photographic evidence of this badge actually being worn?
I know it's identified as Chinese Labour Corps...but I've always thought it looked decidedly unmilitary. Has more the look of bit of civilian uniform accoutrements.Comment
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Adam, you mean CLC Trains (Cheshire Lines Committee) for example?
Trust me if Paul offered me 250 for that badge with two blades off the back...........it would be in the post now.
From the regimental history:
<nobr>A cap badge of sorts was issued. Made of copper, it was oval, one</nobr>
<nobr>inch by one and a half inches, and had the initials "C.L.C." stamped</nobr>
<nobr>thereon. Gangers wore chevrons on their uniform sleeves. The Chinese</nobr>
<nobr>were proud of their contribution to the war effort and were ultimately</nobr>
<nobr>awarded with an official motto Labor Vincit Omnia. [Labour Conquers</nobr>
<nobr></nobr>
Last edited by yellow; 02-20-2008, 09:38 AM.Comment
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Steve,
Interesting, thanks for the info. Still a horrible looking thing! Shame they couldn't be arsed to issue them something less unsightly.
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The chinese labor corps where not military but almost a press gang formation hidden away from history for good reason. There are a few graves in france always hidden in back rows. As for uniforms what I have seen in photo evidence is a mixture of cast off cef, fatigue and civilain attire. These men where not treated well and their history has been covered up.Comment
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blundered onto this a while back
http://www.greatwardifferent.com/Gre...aborers_01.htm
no clear pictures thoughComment
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Thanks for posting that knew it existed and think I have it somewhere. Can't believe they actually printed this crap but it is plain to see how they where treated and thought of.
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