DND/CF Badge Plates, Unique and Beautiful Canadian Forces Heirloom Quality Keepsakes, Gift Ideas for members of DND/CF by Glass Treasures by Bonnie Saunders-Canadian Artisan

Canadian Forces Badge Plates are extremely high quality pieces created by Canadian artisan, Bonnie Saunders. In 2003, Bonnie had the distinct honor of presenting a custom piece of art to His Royal Highness, The Earl of Wessex, and, in 2008, the prestigious honor of presenting the very first Canadian Forces Badge Plate to Chief of the Defence Staff, General Hillier. Bonnie has extended her unique talent to include "badges" to her repertoire and has been granted approval for use of each badge image by Crown Copyright & Licensing as well as the Department of National Defence/Canadian Forces (DND/CF). Bonnie is very grateful for the assistance of the Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH) to be able to make these mementos available to you.

These collectable badge plates represent some of the many badges of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. When viewing these honorable badges, we are reminded of the men and women of the Canadian Forces, whom, as military professionals, serve in different environments, wear different ranks and are developed in a wide variety of different occupations. As they cope with the extreme demands, frequent hardships and ever-present danger, their service to Canada is, and always shall be their primary duty.

These stunning Canadian Forces Badge Plates make a very thoughtful gift and are an excellent method to commemorate a variety of occasions for one's service to Canada:

    * a loved one (spouse, son, daughter, grandchild, etc) graduating from the Royal Military College
   * a family member or loved one returning from a tour in Afghanistan or another part of the world
    * a retirement or transfer
    * paying tribute to a veteran
   * a gift from a family to a member
* a personal keepsake
* a military memorabilia collectable
*change of command gift

These admirable and meritorious Canadian Forces tokens will be cherished by members and their families forever. Military memorabilia collectors worldwide will also be pleased to add these pieces to their collection.

The Process

PROUDLY CANADIAN MADE!

Each Canadian Forces Badge Plate begins as a clear glass plate which becomes transformed into an exceptional, high quality keepsake. With fourteen complex steps from start to finish, the creation process poses a high degree of difficulty. The delicate procedures result in the brilliantly rich crackle which receives and illuminates light and provides a unique element of depth to each piece. These remarkable heirlooms are rendered individually by Bonnie, with all processes administered on the backside of the glass.

Each plate is framed in an open faced, solid wood shadow box lined with red ultra suede. A custom engraved black plaque adds a personalized touch to these Canadian Forces mementos, which can be either wall mounted or displayed on a stand. A bilingual certificate of authenticity is also provided.

“The beautiful Canadian Forces Badge Plates, crafted by Bonnie Saunders, make a unique and meaningful commemorative statement for a wide variety of occasions. We were most pleased to have Bonnie present the very first CF Badge Plate to General Rick Hillier in Calgary, on 14 June 2008 at the Military Families Fund Gala, just prior to his retirement, as a unique momento of his outstanding service to Canada."

BOB SMITH
Associate Director General Personnel and Family Support Services

Support Our Troops

When you purchase a Canadian Forces Badge Plate, not only are you investing in a very unique Canadian Forces heirloom, you are also supporting the many men and women who serve our country. A portion of each sale will be contributed towards the Support Our Troops - Military Families Fund.

Thank You!

Personalize It

Each CF Badge Plate arrives with a customized engraved plaque which is centered on the plate frame as shown in the image below. Once your order is placed, Bonnie will contact you to get the details for the plaque.

ADDITIONAL BADGES NOW AVAILABLE
(updated August 31st, 2010)

Bonnie is very pleased to have recently received permission for the following:

(please note, pictures of items highlighted in red can now be viewed by clicking on the link (red words).

1. Communications and Electronics Branch

2. Medical Branch - permission for medical and dental badges

3. Electronic and Mechanical

4. Military Police Branch

5. Air Force - permission granted for all current and future Squadron, Wing and Air Force School badges. Specifically, 400 - 450 squadrons, 12, 42 Rdr Squadrons, and 103 Squadron; 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19 and 22 Wings, and 2 Air Expeditionary Wing; and all Air Force School badges including but not limited to CFSATE, CFSAS, 1 CFFTS, CFFTS, 2 CFFTS, 3 CFFTS, CFSACO and CFS Met.
Snowbirds 431 Squadron
Little Giant Squadron
405 Squadron
418 Squadron

6. Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR)

7. Royal 22e Régiment (R22R) ("Vandoos")

8. 12e Régiment blindé du Canada (12RBC)

9. Royal Canadian Horse (RCHA)

10. Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)

11. Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD)

12. Maritime Forces Atlantic:

HMCS HALIFAX (FFH 330)
HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC (FFH 332)
HMCS TORONTO (FFH 333)
HMCS MONTREAL (FFH 336)
HMCS FREDERICTON (FFH 337)
HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN (FFH 339)
HMCS ST. JOHN'S (FFH 340)
HMCS ATHABASKAN (DDH 282)
HMCS IROQUOIS (DDH 280)
HMCS PRESERVER (AOR 510)
HMCS KINGSTON (MM 700)
HMCS GOOSE BAY (MM 707)
HMCS GLACE BAY (MM 701)
HMCS SHAWINIGAN (MM 704)
HMCS MONCTON (MM 708)
HMCS SUMMERSIDE (MM 711)
HMCS CHICOUTIMI (SSK 879)
HMCS CORNER BROOK (SSK 878)
HMCS WINDSOR (SSK 877)

13. Maritime Forces Pacific:

HMCS OTTAWA (FFH 341)
HMCS CALGARY (FFH 335)
HMCS WINNIPEG (FFH 338)
HMCS REGINA (FFH 334)
HMCS VANCOUVER (FFH 331)
HMCS ALGONQUIN (DDH 283)
HMCS PROTECTEUR (AOR 509)
HMCS BRANDON (MM 710)
HMCS EDMONTON (MM 703)
HMCS NANAIMO (MM 702)
HMCS SASKATOON (MM 709)
HMCS WHITEHORSE (MM 705)
HMCS YELLOWKNIFE (MM 706)
HMCS VICTORIA (SSK 876)

14. Administration (although obsolete).

15. Canadian Forces Fire Academy

16. ALL Naval Reserve Division Badges:

            HMCS MALAHAT
            HMCS DISCOVERY
            HMCS NONSUCH
            HMCS TECUMSEH
            HMCS UNICORN
            HMCS QUEEN
            HMCS CHIPPAWA
            HMCS CARLETON
            HMCS CATARAQUI
            HMCS GRIFFON
            HMCS HUNTER
            HMCS PREVOST
            HMCS STAR
            HMCS YORK
            HMCS CHAMPLAIN
            HMCS DONNACONA
            HMCS D'IBERVILLE
            HMCS JOLLIET
            HMCS MONTCALM
            HMCS RADISSON
            HMCS BRUNSWICKER
            HMCS QUEEN CHARLOTTE
            HMCS SCOTIAN
            HMCS CABOT

17. Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC) Celebrating 100 Years!

18. Fort Garry Horse

19. ALL Cadet Corps. RCSCC Harwood shown (list is too long, please indicate preference when ordering)

20. Toronto Scottish Regiment

21. Governor General’s Foot Guard Badge

22. Royal Canadian Postal Corps

23. Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Badge

24. Regular Force Service Battalions (1st Service Battalion, 2nd Service Battalion and 3rd Service Battalion)

25. The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of

Canada

26. The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada

27. The Nova Scotia Highlanders

28. The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa

29. The Essex and Kent Scottish

30. 48th Highlanders of Canada

31. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's)

32. The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment

33. The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada

34. The Calgary Highlanders

35. The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada

36. The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment)

37. The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders

38. The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)

39. The Irish Regiment of Canada

40. The Royal Canadian Hussars

41. The 8th Canadian Hussars

42. Veterans Guard of Canada

43. Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston

44. Collège militaire royal de St-Jean

45. Royal Canadian Army Postal Corps. Post 1953 Queens Crown Issue Cap Badge

46. HMCS Kootenay

47. HMCS Huron

48. HMCS Terra Nova

49. Royal Canadian Army Services Corps.

50. Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps.

51. Canadian Forces Chaplain Badge

52. 418 Squadron

53. HMCS Gaspe

54. Royal Canadian Signals Corps.

55. HMCS Bonaventure

56. Royal Canadian Navy

57. 2416 Air Craft Control and Warning Squadron

58. 32 Air Craft Control and Warning Squadron

59. 3rd Signals Regiment

60. 703 Communication Regiment

61. Toronto Signals Regiment

62. 38th Battalion CEF

63. 43rd Battalion

64. Manitoba Dragoons

65. Canadian Airborne Regiment

66. Royal Canadian Corps of Signals

67. 14 Service Battalion

68. Governor General's Horse Guard

69. Halifax Rifles

70. Kings Own Calgary Regiment

71. Royal Hamilton Light Infantry

72. Royal New Brunswick Regiment

73. South Alberta Light Horse

74. Windsor Regiment

75. HMCS Naguenay

76. HMCS Nipigon

77. HMCS Skeena

78. HMCS Stadacona

79. Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps

80, 709 Regiment

81. 735 Regiment

82. 763 Regiment

83. Chaplain Branch (Christian)

84. Chaplain Branch (Jewish)

85. Chaplain Branch (Muslim)

86. Crypto Maintenance Unit

87. HMCS Annapolis

88. HMCS Iroquois

89. HMCS Ojibwa

90. HMCS Okanagan

91. HMCS Onondaga

92. HMCS Provider

93. Sea Training Atlantic

94. Sea Training Pacific

95. Canadian Grenadier Guards

96. CFS Inuvik

Bonnie is currently waiting on more approvals for other badges and will update this website as soon as notification has arrived. Please note that this website will showcase 15 visual samples, as shown in Galleries 1 - 15. To order any newly added badges, please contact Bonnie and she will be happy to fulfill your order as soon as possible.

ALL CANADIAN FORCES BADGE PLATES ARE $149.00 CAD

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Bonnie Saunders, of Glass Treasures by Bonnie Saunders, is not an authorized agent of CF. The DND/CF Badge
Plates are produced solely by Bonnie Saunders and are not produced by DND/CF or Non-Public Property.