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Forum: General Topics 27-11-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,008
Posted By Darrell
Hi Badger No idea as to where/why the medal...

Hi Badger

No idea as to where/why the medal was issued. Stephen's post indicates it is likely a French-made commemorative. However the Dieppe clasp on yours intrigues me.

Any chance for a pic...
Forum: General Topics 12-06-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By Darrell
Hi Keith There was an Alphonse Larocque,...

Hi Keith

There was an Alphonse Larocque, Captain in the CADC:

https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/personnel-records/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=517088
...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 24-04-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 283
Posted By Darrell
Hi Ed Welcome aboard. I hadn't realized you...

Hi Ed

Welcome aboard. I hadn't realized you were not already a member.

Looking forward to your knowledge.

kind regards
Darrell
Forum: Royal Canadian Navy 23-04-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 645
Posted By Darrell
Hi Andrew I had a niggling suspicion that it...

Hi Andrew

I had a niggling suspicion that it was indeed an RCN number. Something sticks in my head that I had seen RCN medals (Korea) with a number followed by a letter. I reached out to someone...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran, Lapel Badges and Challenge Coins 03-11-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,498
Posted By Darrell
Hi A friend of mine hooked me and a few of...

Hi

A friend of mine hooked me and a few of our old-timer SSF buddies up with a rather nice coin. About 5cm across.

regards
Darrell
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 27-10-22, 10:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 618
Posted By Darrell
1CACR theft

Hi

Picked up this info on another Forum.

Stolen in Peterborough Ontario on 22 October 2022.

Add on Kijiji offering details and reward.
...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 04-10-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,367
Posted By Darrell
Hi Paul Yes, it is. For now....:D It'll...

Hi Paul

Yes, it is. For now....:D

It'll be in my trays @ the Moncton Show.

regards
Darrell
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 29-09-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 833
Posted By Darrell
Hi Graham Based on the image in the patch, I...

Hi Graham

Based on the image in the patch, I suggest:

"How The Hell Should I Know - My Crystal Ball Just Can't See"

Just a guess, mind.

regards
Darrell
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 16-09-22, 10:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,367
Posted By Darrell
Hi A nice blazer badge.:) regards ...

Hi

A nice blazer badge.:)

regards
Darrell
Forum: Off topic 09-09-22, 01:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,129
Posted By Darrell
I am sad. My only Queen for 56 years now. ...

I am sad. My only Queen for 56 years now.

Long live the King.

regards
Darrell
Forum: General Topics 06-09-22, 10:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 502
Posted By Darrell
Applicant Rejected pin

Hi

A recent acquisition purported to be the first variety of pin given to Canadians in the SWW who were rejected for service. This would be before a more proper "Applicant for Enlistment" badge...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran, Lapel Badges and Challenge Coins 07-08-22, 11:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,498
Posted By Darrell
Hi As an attendee at a recent gathering of...

Hi

As an attendee at a recent gathering of old, retired blackhats, I came away with something nice from the hosts and sponsors.

...and a good time was had by all. :)

regards
Darrell
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 23-01-22, 12:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
Posted By Darrell
Hi Phillip Yes, I could see that. I believe...

Hi Phillip

Yes, I could see that. I believe there are some in Kingston now with (what is now) CADTC. Probably some other sprinkled here and there. Good point.

As well, there are Officers such...
Forum: Cavalry and Armoured Units 15-01-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
Posted By Darrell
While the badge can be purchased in the kitshop,...

While the badge can be purchased in the kitshop, as Sarge says above, not just any School Officer wears them. Most retain their unit badging while staff at the School.

The only staff that give up...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 15-12-21, 12:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 912
Posted By Darrell
RCDC/Dental commemorative

Hi

Got this in a packet of other bits and bobs.

An interesting, what looks to be, a watch or key fob showing the old RCDC and the then current Dental Branch badges.

35 x 25 mm enameled metal...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 14-12-21, 02:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,944
Posted By Darrell
Hi Here is a nice pic I have of the 104th AT...

Hi

Here is a nice pic I have of the 104th AT Bty taken in Fredericton. Not much uniform detail

The BD owner could be in it. There are about 40% names associated with the photo but not all and...
Forum: Other Military Topics 23-11-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 354
Posted By Darrell
Meme use of shoulder boards?

Sorry but I thought it was funny.

https://pics.me.me/am-i-high-or-is-the-sun-giving-this-guy-30102917.png
https://pics.me.me/am-i-high-or-is-the-sun-giving-this-guy-30102917.png

regards...
Forum: Other Military Topics 30-10-21, 02:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,091
Posted By Darrell
Hi RCL has the 4" ones: ...

Hi

RCL has the 4" ones:

https://www.poppystore.ca/magnets-stickers/magnet-poppy-300490

regards
Darrell
Forum: General Topics 04-10-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 842
Posted By Darrell
Hi Belfin Infantry is correct. Armour is...

Hi Belfin

Infantry is correct. Armour is correct.

If you want "all", then I could add Artillery :

1st Artillery Locating Regiment, RCA
3rd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
4th...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 22-09-21, 03:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
Posted By Darrell
Hi And I think this is the old QC issued...

Hi

And I think this is the old QC issued version (pre-2015) but am unsure. I seem to recall a kerfuffle in their getting "new" badges but never made a comparison to spot the differences.
...
Forum: General Topics 23-08-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 909
Posted By Darrell
Hi Peter What you have is a Class B War...

Hi Peter

What you have is a Class B War Service Badge. "SWB" does not apply here, it is a British Term. The # on all Canadian First World War War Service Badges does not correspond to the military...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 07-07-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,367
Posted By Darrell
Hi Another, more recent construction, CAR...

Hi

Another, more recent construction, CAR cap badge that I acquired.

With the "NEMO 91" mark, I'd suspect this was a QM issue badge, late in the CAR game that ended with their disbandment.
...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-05-21, 11:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By Darrell
Thumbs up Hi Thank you all. Most kind.:) ...

Hi

Thank you all. Most kind.:)

Ahhh...acorn, harp....similar, no?:o

Again, my thanks.

regards
Darrell
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-05-21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By Darrell
Irish cap?

Hi

Looking to ID this capbadge and era for a mate. He is selling some used jewelry. Pic is in a small (30x40mm) brass cameo brooch. The owner is unwilling to open it to look for more info.

I...
Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran, Lapel Badges and Challenge Coins 26-04-21, 11:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,498
Posted By Darrell
Hi Ed Lol, all in good fun, honest. ;) ...

Hi Ed

Lol, all in good fun, honest. ;)

Probably not needed anyway as your skills in photography far outweigh mine!!:)

regards
Darrell
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