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Forum: General Topics 29-10-15, 05:33 PM

Replies: 5 24th Canadian Militia Views: 852 Posted By John S. 24th CCanadian Militia..... muskey: A word of caution- although it is a helmet plate centre, the crown that should be located at 12 o`clock is not there- probably broken off and missing, therefore a broken piece. Cheers,...

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 06-10-15, 05:16 PM

Replies: 3 Repro No 2 Cdn Constr Bn Views: 1,522 Posted By John S. Repo No.2 Construction ...... Bill: What are the markers making this a fake? It does not seem readily obvious that it is a lost mold cast badge, so what am I missing here? Cheers, John S.

Forum: General Topics 20-09-15, 04:04 AM

Replies: 19 WW1 Medal set without the Victory Medal Views: 2,745 Posted By John S. WWI medal set...... bloggins: The "P and S" you refer to represents Plaque and Scroll, items that were dispatched to the next of kin, Mrs. Beatty. Likewise, the Memorial Cross. Hope this helps. Cheers, John S.

Forum: Infantry 04-09-15, 11:53 PM

Replies: 20 Toronto Scottish Backing? Views: 3,695 Posted By John S. TORONTO SCOTTISH BACKING..... Paul: Correct- the tartan backing of hodden grey in my experience is always cut with pinking shears, giving the tartan a zig zag appearance, rather than being straight cut. Cheers, John S.

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 03-09-15, 04:04 AM

Replies: 8 New or restored Royal Corps/Branches.... Views: 1,646 Posted By John S. New or restored Royal Corps/branches... Bill: Thanks for this. Cheers, John S.

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 02-09-15, 08:39 PM

Replies: 8 New or restored Royal Corps/Branches.... Views: 1,646 Posted By John S. New or restored Royal Corps/Branches.... All: Was wondering how many CF branches have now regained their "Royal" designations, or combined Branches that also have a "Royal" designation. I am aware of the following- RCE RCEME RCDC RCMS...

Forum: Photographs of Australian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 12-08-15, 05:47 PM

Replies: 6 Current Mess Dress Views: 2,173 Posted By John S. Current Mess Dress..... Most interesting to see Australian army mess dress. Quite different from Canadian army mess dress. As a Canadian Logistics officer, my mess dress jacket is scarlet with midnight blue facings and...

Forum: General Topics 22-07-15, 04:24 AM

Replies: 0 What is this badge?? Views: 877 Posted By John S. What is this badge?? 129342 129343 Hi All: Was wondering if anyone can assist in IDing this badge? It appears to be in W/M, with some chemical treatment making it look somewhat black. It has a flat back, with E/W...

Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 15-06-15, 09:27 PM

Replies: 17 4th Hussars of Canada Views: 2,593 Posted By John S. 4th Hussars badge..... Michael: For what it is worth, I would suggest that your badge is an unfinished 4th Hussars officers badge, either OSD pattern or a bi metal unfinished pattern, without overlay and without the...

Forum: Infantry 09-06-15, 05:37 PM

Replies: 13 Lanark & Renfrew SBP - Latest Addition..! Views: 1,573 Posted By John S. Lanark & Renfrew....... Bill/Roy: I hate to contradict Bill, but the 1st Air Defence Regiment (The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish) converted to field artillery 2006. The new name of the Regiment became 42nd Field Regiment...

Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 28-05-15, 05:13 PM

Replies: 4 42nd Vetrans reserve? Views: 2,007 Posted By John S. 42nd veterans reserve..... rmarsden: I seem to recall that the formation in question was actually a company of the Veterans Guard of Canada, which had a connection with the Black Watch RHR of Canada. Wish I could recall...

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 19-04-15, 01:06 AM

Replies: 5 3rd Divsion Canadian Ordnance Services Shoulder Title Views: 1,522 Posted By John S. 3rd canadian division canadian ordinance corps title.... Greg: IMO this is a normal COC WWI era title that has been made into a sweetheart brooch item. The 3 can mean anything, but having a brooch back fitting only re-enforces this belief. My two...

Forum: Infantry 14-04-15, 04:02 AM

Replies: 9 Lanark & Renfrew Scottish collar dog Views: 2,091 Posted By John S. Lanark & Renfrew Scottish collar....... Phil: Quite correct- my error. The L & R have gone through several changes over the years, but their latest incarnation is, I believe, as 42nd Field Regiment (Lanark & Renfrew Scottish) RCA, which...

Forum: Infantry 13-04-15, 05:16 PM

Replies: 9 Lanark & Renfrew Scottish collar dog Views: 2,091 Posted By John S. Lanark & Renfrew Scottish collar...... Snowdrop: This collar is indeed a collar of the L & R Scottish. If I recall correctly, it was worn by both OR`s and Officers. The rear markings indicate that this collar was manufactured in 1979,...

Forum: Infantry 22-03-15, 05:58 PM

Replies: 20 Happy St Patricks day, Canadian Irish Views: 3,310 Posted By John S. Happy St Patricks` Day... Cliff: Quite correct, the hackle was not brought into use until after the Surrender in 1945, my error! Makes sense that it would have come into use while the Regt was in the UK- stocks of these...

Forum: Infantry 21-03-15, 12:36 AM

Replies: 20 Happy St Patricks day, Canadian Irish Views: 3,310 Posted By John S. Happy St Patricks` Day..... Pylon: Thanks for the pics and explanation. Sorry to muddy things, RE; hackle and brush. As you say, both different, and worn at different times during WWII. BTW, the colours for the brush would...

Forum: Infantry 20-03-15, 05:46 PM

Replies: 20 Happy St Patricks day, Canadian Irish Views: 3,310 Posted By John S. Happy St Patricks day..... Pylon: Why would you have to remove the touree if a hackle is worn (on WWII caubeens)?? On the Regts` return to Toronto in Jan 1946, I have seen a photo of a group of Irish Regt officers wearing...

Forum: Infantry 22-02-15, 05:02 AM

Replies: 58 Hi-Vis Rank Views: 6,840 Posted By John S. Hi-Vis rank.... Colin17: Thanks for this clarification. So definately not a CHofO worn item! Would be nice to see if someone could research and see if such a S/O has a listed NSN, or not. As mentioned, if no NSN,...

Forum: Infantry 21-02-15, 09:05 PM

Replies: 58 Hi-Vis Rank Views: 6,840 Posted By John S. Hi-Vis rank... Colin: Is there any chance that this insignia is being worn by the QOCHC in Winnipeg? Also, is there any indication that there is a nato stock number for this S/O? If so, then they are available...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-02-15, 06:46 PM

Replies: 4 Mystery KC GVI badge - DCO - Canadian ? Views: 865 Posted By John S. Mystery KC GVIR badge...... gurkharifles: This badge is definately genuine. It was a collar badge worn by the 6th Duke of Connaught`s Own Rifles, a Canadian militia regiment that was located in Vancouver British Columbia- the...

Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 10-02-15, 04:57 AM

Replies: 8 Advice on this picture please Views: 1,916 Posted By John S. Advice ...... badger123: The person in the photo looks to be a Canadian, based on the style of shoulder titles. The collars appear to be general issue maple leaves, and the hat badge is harder to make out, but in...

Forum: General Topics 04-02-15, 10:42 PM

Replies: 2 Info sought...... Views: 1,077 Posted By John S. Info sought.... All: Well, can anybody help with this question???? Cheers, John S.

Forum: General Topics 31-01-15, 04:48 AM

Replies: 2 Info sought...... Views: 1,077 Posted By John S. Info sought...... All: Can anyone provide the General Order that authorized the badges (cap badge, collar badges and shoulder titles) for the 110th Irish Regt of Canada?? The Regt was raised in 1915, so I expect the...

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 31-01-15, 01:21 AM

Replies: 6 RCHA Titles Views: 1,696 Posted By John S. RCHA titles..... Bill: Not totally convinced the titles are spurious, but perhaps as a possible explanation, might it be possible that these were made up prematurely in error, but never issued out to the RCHA, once...

Forum: General Topics 31-01-15, 01:16 AM

Replies: 102 Sticky: Mazeas Corrections Views: 40,808 Posted By John S. Mazeas corrections.... Bill: Although I can`t comment on your royal cyphers question, or what the RCD wore as a hat badge in SA, I can add that Bill Elms` description of the large size Springbok collar badges as being...

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