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Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 14-04-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By Artynut
Michael1, Further to my above post, a quick...

Michael1, Further to my above post, a quick search has found that the HAC formed a light Cavalry division in 1861. It was reformed in 1979 and along with the HAC’s “Pikemen & Musketeers” are the two...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 14-04-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 176
Posted By Artynut
As the HAC is not the RA, why would it be that...

As the HAC is not the RA, why would it be that the picture should show the RA stripe on the trousers? I have a white metal martingale and silver bullion collar devices to the HAC, (I see no collar...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 29-03-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 330
Posted By Artynut
Mike_vee, what is the badge in your attachment? ...

Mike_vee, what is the badge in your attachment? As it appears to be embroidered on a light khaki colour. Is it a variation? Given the fact that mine is pictured under artificial light, I believe it...
Forum: General Topics. 17-12-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,116
Posted By Artynut
Any hope to find authentic badges or insignia...

Any hope to find authentic badges or insignia displayed in the movie “Guns at Batasi” I’ve tried researching it on google but my very limited knowledge on researching and trying to find clear...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 03-12-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By Artynut
A real nice one too! So many of this era (and...

A real nice one too! So many of this era (and later) have the sponge head or shaft badly bent and how fine the chain! That’s a keeper for sure. D.J.
Forum: Other Militaria 16-11-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By Artynut
Wink Hoot, Only the Officers it seems!

Hoot, Only the Officers it seems!
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 23-10-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 222
Posted By Artynut
2nd AA Div. formation sign.

Bess, As Simon says, your badge is as described. Note:- your badge would have been worn on the right arm, there was a reverse direction badge for the left arm. Your badge is the second pattern...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 30-09-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 950
Posted By Artynut
Boy! Did I open a can of worms! So many good...

Boy! Did I open a can of worms! So many good but badly made badges coming to light. Thanks to Holyboy and Marc, (54Bty), for going the extra mile and showing more pics. Regards, David J.
Forum: Other Militaria 24-09-23, 04:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,884
Posted By Artynut
If the badges are representative of those who...

If the badges are representative of those who came under Miss Mary’s care, it seems that she attended a larger number of AA gunners than any other regiment or Corps members. A wonderful piece with...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 24-09-23, 04:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 950
Posted By Artynut
Now that I’ve looked at this badge several times,...

Now that I’ve looked at this badge several times, (as I too like it, and would have it in my collection) It’s now beginning to play on my “Anorak” nerves! It may just be a slight off angle photo,...
Forum: General Topics. 24-09-23, 03:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 622
Posted By Artynut
I belong to an organisation (membership includes...

I belong to an organisation (membership includes British, Canadian and others) which has frequent visits to an American organization of the same type. When in either “Mess”, both terminologies are...
Forum: Indian Badges 29-07-23, 03:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By Artynut
Great stuff Marc! Thank you for the information....

Great stuff Marc! Thank you for the information. Best regards, David J.
Forum: Indian Badges 27-07-23, 04:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By Artynut
Thank you Marc! Any chance of a reference that I...

Thank you Marc! Any chance of a reference that I could find? Can you also say where on the uniform is it worn, as it is very small for a shoulder title, perhaps on the epaulette? Best regards,...
Forum: Indian Badges 26-07-23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By Artynut
An “Artillery” shoulder title?

My Son bought me the following believing it to be Artillery related. It has a strong manufacturing resemblance to many Indian badges. Well made and cast integrally with fixing lugs, drilled for a...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 12-07-23, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 492
Posted By Artynut
Welcome Asaaidi, I’m sure other members will be...

Welcome Asaaidi, I’m sure other members will be interested in watching for your further posts. Best regards, D.J.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 25-06-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 317
Posted By Artynut
No sweat holes for the WM attachment? D.J.

No sweat holes for the WM attachment? D.J.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-06-23, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By Artynut
Well, I have the 5 pictures but I’m none the...

Well, I have the 5 pictures but I’m none the wiser for seeing them! Certainly oddities. As you say, quite crudely made and cast all in one including the fixing lug.
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 22-05-23, 03:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 591
Posted By Artynut
I’m with Simon B. On this one. Some Wiley...

I’m with Simon B. On this one. Some Wiley Oriental Gentleman has possibly adapted an OR’s badge for his own reasons, if he were working as a mess steward in India, Their badges WERE pinned on the...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 13-05-23, 01:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By Artynut
Interesting read Nobby! Keep up the good work. ...

Interesting read Nobby! Keep up the good work. D.J.
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 12-05-23, 01:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By Artynut
Nobby, You’re doing great works. I applaud the...

Nobby, You’re doing great works. I applaud the fact that you are covering an era that is still within the reach of a lot of the forum membership. As for making your group’s collection available for...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 09-05-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 748
Posted By Artynut
All was not in vain Jon, see my PM. Regards, D.J.

All was not in vain Jon, see my PM. Regards, D.J.
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 09-05-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By Artynut
Well OK Nobby, First, A Warn Welcome to the...

Well OK Nobby, First, A Warn Welcome to the forum! Second, WHAT have you been collecting for these past 11 years? Third, no info in your statistics or “about me” on your members list. For example,...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 09-04-23, 01:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 857
Posted By Artynut
Mike, If the order to place N.Z on the upper...

Mike, If the order to place N.Z on the upper scroll came in 1911, what was worn before? You’ll see in my New Zealand album, I have an OR’s helmet plate with UBIQUE on the scroll. (Did somebody get...
Forum: Other Military Topics 07-04-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 59,224
Posted By Artynut
Mike, you do not mention in this post if, or not,...

Mike, you do not mention in this post if, or not, that poppy supporter pin is put out by the R.B.L.. in Canada the Poppy symbol is “owned” or under copyright to the Royal Canadian Legion. Regards,...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 07-04-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 292
Posted By Artynut
RA collectors in U.K.

Just wondering if any of these pop up at shows in the U.K. They’re actually Canadian but were in use by the CEF Artillery in Britain during WWI. I’m looking for any lettered (A, B, C. Etc.)...
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