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Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 10-01-12, 05:24 PM

Replies: 5 2nd Special Service Company without CEF Cap Badge Views: 1,482 Posted By backdraft It has also been my understanding that all the... It has also been my understanding that all the Special Service Companies were involved in guard duty. I found this on the CEF Study Group regarding this unit. "On 20 April 1918, the regimental title...

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 10-01-12, 01:54 PM

Replies: 5 2nd Special Service Company without CEF Cap Badge Views: 1,482 Posted By backdraft 2nd Special Service Company without CEF Cap Badge I got this badge a little while ago in a trade. I'm very happy with it. It's maker marked Rosenthal Toronto.

Forum: General Topics 09-01-12, 03:32 PM

Replies: 31 General Enlistment Cap Badges CEF Varieties Views: 6,435 Posted By backdraft I hope this fits in this thread. Heres a badge... I hope this fits in this thread. Heres a badge that started out as a Birks 1915 marked general list cap badge with lugs and ended up as a pin back 157th interum badge.

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 09-01-12, 02:17 AM

Replies: 4 Some CFA CGA RCGA Titles Views: 1,266 Posted By backdraft Thanks for adding the first British maker mark to... Thanks for adding the first British maker mark to this thread. Sounds like a very nice tunic. Bob

Forum: General Topics 07-01-12, 12:33 AM

Replies: 10 WW1 CEF Lot- any help? :) Views: 2,585 Posted By backdraft Nice find. I think your 210th is a very nice... Nice find. I think your 210th is a very nice badge. That 131st set is good to see together. Bob

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 06-01-12, 04:20 AM

Replies: 4 Some CFA CGA RCGA Titles Views: 1,266 Posted By backdraft Thanks Rob Thats another maker accounted... Thanks Rob Thats another maker accounted for. Bob

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 05-01-12, 05:30 PM

Replies: 4 Some CFA CGA RCGA Titles Views: 1,266 Posted By backdraft Some CFA CGA RCGA Titles Hi All I wanted to post photos of some of the varieties of Canadian Artillery titles that I have. I believe these to be from around the WW1 period. It is my hope that forum members will enjoy...

Forum: Infantry 02-01-12, 10:53 PM

Replies: 20 Looking for opinions on Seaforth badge on Hate Belt Views: 2,287 Posted By backdraft Thanks for that guys. I guess I should have shown... Thanks for that guys. I guess I should have shown the lug photo in the original post. Whenever I get around to framing the hate belt I will put a photo on the forum. Thanks Bob

Forum: Infantry 02-01-12, 10:02 PM

Replies: 20 Looking for opinions on Seaforth badge on Hate Belt Views: 2,287 Posted By backdraft The 25th Battalion cap badge and the 4th Field... The 25th Battalion cap badge and the 4th Field Ambulance collar are my favorites. There are three lugs on this badge. I have included a photo of the one lug on the badge that I can expose. This is...

Forum: Infantry 02-01-12, 05:20 PM

Replies: 20 Looking for opinions on Seaforth badge on Hate Belt Views: 2,287 Posted By backdraft Wow! I guess if I post on this forum again I will... Wow! I guess if I post on this forum again I will be much more selective on my wording. When I wrote "I think the badge being on the belt ties it to the WW1 time period" I wasn't so much saying this...

Forum: Infantry 02-01-12, 03:21 PM

Replies: 20 Looking for opinions on Seaforth badge on Hate Belt Views: 2,287 Posted By backdraft Thanks for the comments guys. The reason for my... Thanks for the comments guys. The reason for my question about the badge in the first photo is in the context of my CEF collection. I want to check Babin E-231 off my list and would like to do it...

Forum: Infantry 01-01-12, 08:21 PM

Replies: 20 Looking for opinions on Seaforth badge on Hate Belt Views: 2,287 Posted By backdraft Thanks for your thoughts Bill. When I do mount... Thanks for your thoughts Bill. When I do mount this I plan to build a custom frame and attach it with a series of picture framing hooks top and bottom. They can hold it in place without putting any...

Forum: Infantry 01-01-12, 07:43 PM

Replies: 20 Looking for opinions on Seaforth badge on Hate Belt Views: 2,287 Posted By backdraft Thanks for the info. The ends of the webbing on... Thanks for the info. The ends of the webbing on the belt do not have any of the brass yours shows. So this could be simply a length of webbing with the leather straps and buckles added later. Bob

Forum: Infantry 01-01-12, 07:09 PM

Replies: 20 Looking for opinions on Seaforth badge on Hate Belt Views: 2,287 Posted By backdraft Looking for opinions on Seaforth badge on Hate Belt Hi All This is a hate belt that I have that is primarily made up of WW1 Canadian and Briitish badges with a few odds and ends mixed in. They are mounted on a 1915 dated web belt. There is 1 RCAF...

Forum: General Topics 29-12-11, 06:43 AM

Replies: 31 General Enlistment Cap Badges CEF Varieties Views: 6,435 Posted By backdraft Thanks for the kind words about the framed... Thanks for the kind words about the framed badges. The general list cap badge is marked W Scully Montreal. Great job on the album Bill. I've included some photos of other general list badges I have....

Forum: General Topics 28-12-11, 08:35 PM

Replies: 31 General Enlistment Cap Badges CEF Varieties Views: 6,435 Posted By backdraft I wanted to show this group I have which includes... I wanted to show this group I have which includes a (type 7) general list cap badge. All items are attributed to CSM A. R. Mustard who was an original of the 161st battalion ending up with the 47th....

Forum: General Topics 18-12-11, 06:19 PM

Replies: 11 more money then brains Views: 3,823 Posted By backdraft Hi All I wanted to add my two cents to the... Hi All I wanted to add my two cents to the conversation about recent ebay prices on CEF badges. With two boys soon going to college my pockets are not bottomless to say the least. I believe that...

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 21-11-10, 01:33 AM

Replies: 7 Seldom Offered Rarely Seen! Views: 1,906 Posted By backdraft Hey Rob Very well done. I'm glad you found a... Hey Rob Very well done. I'm glad you found a 4th MG. I'm still very fond of mine and haven't seen another one since. Until now that is!! The trench mortor badge is beautiful and rare. Bob

Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 03-05-09, 01:12 AM

Replies: 1 test 1 Canadian Tank Battalion image Views: 1,362 Posted By backdraft test 1 Canadian Tank Battalion image http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13997&stc=1&d=1241312942 Hi testing to see if I can post a photo. Bob

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