Ahhh yes, the Engineers. Good fellas them. Another job I have the utmost respect for and would never do!! I've worked with many Sappers over the years and know for a fact what a difficult trade it is. Somewhat thankless too.
As for their so called seniority...........well that's debatable isn't it. Corps size and trying to use a British connection isn't exactly pukka. I'll give you the "everywhere" but isn't "Regimental" pride so much better?
That thing about the Navy being the Senior Service in Canada is iffy to me as well. The RCN didn't exist until something like 1923 and merely adopted the customs and traditions of the RN (including the "senior" title). Army is, without a doubt, the senior Service in Canada. I'm fine with the Arty boys being senior within our Army too. You or them, no matter. I know it's not us but hey "If you ain't Cav, ya just ain't."
Also without a doubt is the 8th Hussars service. Officially their date is 1848. Really 1775 but still earlier than the GGHG's who insist on following the (as yet un-corrected) pre-1980 list of seniority.
Mr Ditner
I'd like to say that MEC has been very good to our troops in that there are discounts and free shipping available to any and all who order from them from here. Nice stuff too. My thanks for your kind support.
regards to all
Darrell