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Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 02-05-15, 10:33 PM

Replies: 6 128th Highland Field Regiment Views: 2,681 Posted By Op-Ack Jon I've got a copy, what are you after? ... Jon I've got a copy, what are you after? Phil

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 01-08-12, 12:35 PM

Replies: 2 HAC Views: 948 Posted By Op-Ack He's a WOII Assistant Instructor in Gunnery. ... He's a WOII Assistant Instructor in Gunnery. Laurel wreaths were introduced around the crown in 1938 to distinguish WOII's from the newly introduced WOIII's. Stands back and waits for Marc to...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 30-07-12, 12:11 PM

Replies: 4 27th Search Light Battalion shoulder title Views: 1,240 Posted By Op-Ack I can't really healp, even though my forte is... I can't really healp, even though my forte is Royal artillery Abbreviations! However, I doubt v ery much that it is an RA Title, as Battalion wasn't and isn't an Artillery formation. Logically it...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 04-01-12, 07:21 AM

Replies: 12 GUNNERS PROFICIENCY BADGE Views: 1,695 Posted By Op-Ack Also used in conjunction with the queens crown as... Also used in conjunction with the queens crown as the rank insignia for a Sergeant-Major Instructor in Gunnery. Standy by for the fulll story from Marc (54Bty).:D

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 07-12-11, 10:36 AM

Replies: 6 6th Captain H A Vernons Company 3rd Battalion Royal Artillery Views: 2,130 Posted By Op-Ack H A Vernon was promoted to Captain and took... H A Vernon was promoted to Captain and took command of the Company from G A F de Rinzy on 7 February 1855. The Company embarked on HMS Transit as Sheerness on 4 August and landed at Balaclava on 4...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 01-12-10, 03:56 PM

Replies: 9 4 Coles Kop R.A. Views: 2,815 Posted By Op-Ack They still do have lettered batteries! and as to... They still do have lettered batteries! and as to the numbering, I've never un derstood why some a pronounced as whole numbers and others "sounded out". I would have thought one or the other style...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 30-11-10, 08:53 PM

Replies: 9 4 Coles Kop R.A. Views: 2,815 Posted By Op-Ack Not always true, as 16 Regt R are known as... Not always true, as 16 Regt R are known as Sixteen RA, the same convention applies to all Regts under 20. Not sure why this is so, it just is. Phil:o

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 25-10-10, 04:24 PM

Replies: 9 coloured caps for Royal Artillery Views: 2,280 Posted By Op-Ack My own collection contains versions with both the... My own collection contains versions with both the grenade and the cap badge, I am sure 54Bty will be able to give a more definitive answer. Phil:p

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 16-10-10, 12:28 PM

Replies: 5 Staff Sergeant Instructor in Gunnery Views: 3,719 Posted By Op-Ack Thanks for the replies, I should have made it... Thanks for the replies, I should have made it clear that I understood the difference between a rank and an appointment, my mistake, but thanks for clarifying it anyway. My main interest is in the...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 15-10-10, 03:55 PM

Replies: 5 Staff Sergeant Instructor in Gunnery Views: 3,719 Posted By Op-Ack Staff Sergeant Instructor in Gunnery I've just come across these rank slides on the Garrison PRI site. As they are based at teh Royal School of Artillery I assume they are genuine, but I haven't come across this rank recently. Does...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 11-10-09, 07:24 PM

Replies: 6 badges of raks and appointement in Royal Artillery during WW1 Views: 4,054 Posted By Op-Ack Not to be too pedantic, but the Royal Garrison... Not to be too pedantic, but the Royal Garrison Artillery had Companies, and therefore had CQMS and Company Sergeant Majors.

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 22-07-09, 09:10 PM

Replies: 2 Information on 81 Seige Battery Member Views: 1,353 Posted By Op-Ack Gunner details Jon Try posting your answer on the Great War Forum, http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/ There are some very knowledgable people on there who deal with this type of query all the time. ...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 03-07-09, 12:29 PM

Replies: 0 CRA's Armband Views: 1,274 Posted By Op-Ack CRA's Armband Just reading the history of 2nd New Zealand Arty in WW2, there is reference to the CRA wearing his CRA Armband. I would be interested in knowing what this looked like and whether UK CsRA wore...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 09-04-09, 11:52 AM

Replies: 9 ww2 Side Cap grenade badge Views: 9,464 Posted By Op-Ack MarleyManUK See 54Bty album at this link... MarleyManUK See 54Bty album at this link http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/album.php?albumid=102 Good colour picture of this badge on the first page. Phil

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 13-11-08, 08:41 AM

Replies: 9 Bronze Tyne RA collars.... Views: 1,639 Posted By Op-Ack (M) LAA/SL Regt Close, but unfortunately no cigar (M) in this instance would refer to Mixed (Male and Female personnel), More info is available in a forthcoming book on RA Abbreviation which I can supply details...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 06-11-08, 07:00 AM

Replies: 261 Artillery............the Gun badge Views: 57,561 Posted By Op-Ack My English True...Very True, but it's still better than my French!

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 29-08-08, 02:36 PM

Replies: 261 Artillery............the Gun badge Views: 57,561 Posted By Op-Ack French J-F and Rubicon You should both be proud of yourselves, both your english is 100% better than my French!! Phil

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 13-07-08, 05:37 PM

Replies: 12 Sergeant Major Rank Badge - RA? Views: 3,587 Posted By Op-Ack Sounds like a plan to me. I call in next time... Sounds like a plan to me. I call in next time I'm there.

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 13-07-08, 04:47 PM

Replies: 12 Sergeant Major Rank Badge - RA? Views: 3,587 Posted By Op-Ack Many thanks Toby and 54Bty. I feel sure that the... Many thanks Toby and 54Bty. I feel sure that the individual I saw was the Master Gunner Royal School of Artillery. Again, thanks for your comments and informative posts. Phil

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 13-07-08, 12:14 PM

Replies: 12 Sergeant Major Rank Badge - RA? Views: 3,587 Posted By Op-Ack Sergeant Major Rank Badge - RA? Whilst at the Royal School of Artillery last year, I spotted an RSM wearing what appeared to be the standard RSM insignia on a circular patch, as opposed to the more normal outline. Anyone what...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 13-07-08, 12:08 PM

Replies: 7 Special OP qualification badge Views: 4,280 Posted By Op-Ack Thanks 54Bty I never could tell my left from my... Thanks 54Bty I never could tell my left from my right. I have also seen (admittedly not on a uniform) a mess dress version. I assume from what you say that this is either unofficial, or a badge...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 12-07-08, 05:22 PM

Replies: 7 Special OP qualification badge Views: 4,280 Posted By Op-Ack Special OP qualification badge I have one of these in my collection, but I understand that there may have been at least two variants of the badge. Also, does anyone know the history of the badge, date instigated where worn on...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 11-07-08, 07:54 AM

Replies: 12 Cornwall Artillery Volunteers Views: 3,296 Posted By Op-Ack Richard You may find this link of interest... Richard You may find this link of interest for a bit of background on the Cornwall Artillery. http://www.lightinfantry.org.uk/regiments/dcli/duke_artilleryvolu.htm Phil

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 11-07-08, 06:15 AM

Replies: 10 Royal Artillery Association Uniformed Staff Views: 3,260 Posted By Op-Ack I am aware that this organisation no longer... I am aware that this organisation no longer exists, does anyone know when it was disbanded? Cheers Phil

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