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Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 14-03-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 191
Posted By Bill A
Thks for the additional information. With it...

Thks for the additional information. With it being polished to brass, it is still the ORs.
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 13-03-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 191
Posted By Bill A
As per Ian, this is the ORs collar. The officer's...

As per Ian, this is the ORs collar. The officer's had an overlay. The ORs was white metal.
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 10-03-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By Bill A
Good question Mike. There is this image of one,...

Good question Mike. There is this image of one, but it is not clear if it was a pattern, private purchase etc.
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 09-03-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 304
Posted By Bill A
Note: there was also a slip-on in gold and maroon...

Note: there was also a slip-on in gold and maroon for wear on CF shirt order.
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 09-03-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By Bill A
Hi Stma. I would treat the badge as a copy. It...

Hi Stma. I would treat the badge as a copy. It MAY have been a theatre made cast badge.
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 09-03-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By Bill A
Wanted Formation Sign

I am looking for an example of this formation sign. It may be bullion wire or silk embroidered.
Forum: Infantry 09-03-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 77
Posted By Bill A
Pin back collars were made for several reasons....

Pin back collars were made for several reasons. They did less damage to the uniform and were easier to remove for polishing or uniform cleaning. The finish on this collar would suggest it was for...
Forum: General Topics 24-02-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,684
Posted By Bill A
Rob, there was no distinction for overseas and at...

Rob, there was no distinction for overseas and at home in wearing buttons. The only overseas deployment before the First WW was the Boer War, and the Canadian contingents raised for that service wore...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 22-02-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 315
Posted By Bill A
Trubia, are you asking about the method of...

Trubia, are you asking about the method of wearing on British uniforms or Canadian uniforms? Though very similar, there are differences.
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 20-02-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 264
Posted By Bill A
Hello Vnime78. Welcome to the Forum. Your account...

Hello Vnime78. Welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
Forum: Infantry 14-02-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 418
Posted By Bill A
Hi Ubique, clarification, he served with the 27th...

Hi Ubique, clarification, he served with the 27th City of Winnipeg Battalion?
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 09-02-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By Bill A
That vendor specializes in repro patches. None of...

That vendor specializes in repro patches. None of them are original that I have seen in the listings.
Forum: General Topics 09-02-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By Bill A
Hi Rob, while not a modern repro, it was not...

Hi Rob, while not a modern repro, it was not likely worn by the Regiment. That pattern is reported to have been made right at the end of the war, and arrived in unit lines as they were being...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 09-02-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By Bill A
Hi Ian, The patch you received is not the...

Hi Ian,
The patch you received is not the patch from the listing. It is also a repro.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-02-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 736
Posted By Bill A
Stand corrected. The S wreath was for Surveyor in...

Stand corrected. The S wreath was for Surveyor in the RCA, but I see there were two different S badges in the imperial army.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-02-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 736
Posted By Bill A
Qualification badge, Surveyor. Royal Artillery...

Qualification badge, Surveyor. Royal Artillery (and maybe RCA), Class II and III.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-02-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 256
Posted By Bill A
Civil Defence?

Civil Defence?
Forum: Formation and Tasking Signs 24-01-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 566
Posted By Bill A
Hi Mike. One reason. Rarity. The 67th and Fort...

Hi Mike. One reason. Rarity. The 67th and Fort Garry's Horse are ultra-rare. I have never seen a 67th on the market in 40 years of collecting, and only maybe 2 of the Fort Garry's. And these are all...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 24-01-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 276
Posted By Bill A
Hello Phil. Parachute qualification wings were...

Hello Phil. Parachute qualification wings were frequently padded for "high resolution" on the tunic. They were not specifically officer's.
Forum: Formation and Tasking Signs 24-01-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By Bill A
All of the titles in this lot are CEF, with the...

All of the titles in this lot are CEF, with the exception of the Newfoundland title. The example you were seeking is the 1st Cdn Tank Bn officer's strap. The 63rd is rare, as is the 90th Rifles. Imo,...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-01-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 126
Posted By Bill A
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-01-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 126
Posted By Bill A
Any ideas on what this patch is?

Could anyone identify this patch? Thanks.
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 03-01-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 901
Posted By Bill A
Thanks all. Still not sure. Leaning towards...

Thanks all. Still not sure. Leaning towards cadets maybe?
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 30-12-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By Bill A
Hello Flyingspringbok, welcome to the Forum. Your...

Hello Flyingspringbok, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-12-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 517
Posted By Bill A
Hi, the badge on the left is either RCMP or OPP...

Hi, the badge on the left is either RCMP or OPP pistol qualification. The one on the right is a travesty.
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