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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 now 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).
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
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 Dec. 14th, 2008)
Bonnie is
very pleased to have recently received permission for
the following:
1. Communications and
Electronics Branch
2. Medical Branch -
permission for medical and dental badges
3. Electronic and Mechanical
4. Security 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,
CFANS, CFFTS, 2 CFFTS, 3 CFFTS, CFSACO and CFS Met.
6. Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR)
7. Royal 22nd Regiment (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 Pacific
13. Maritime Forces Atlantic
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 $129.00 CAD
** Custom engraved plaque,
GST & shipping across Canada is now included! **
Valentine's Day is coming soon!
Order your loved one's gift today!
Please allow 2 - 4 weeks for shipping
within Canada.
(Plate stand not included).
Disclaimer:
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.
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A great momento of honorable time vested in serving our country.
**Additional Badges Now Available** Updates are shown near the bottom of this page.
(updated Dec. 14th, 2008)