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Forum: Sweetheart, Veteran, Lapel Badges and Challenge Coins 29-03-11, 04:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,573
Posted By rkcampbell
Hi Geoff, If you're having a hard time...

Hi Geoff,

If you're having a hard time getting one (or if the one at Arctic Medals is gone) drop me a line at my email address.

Cheers,

Bob
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 23-03-11, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,860
Posted By rkcampbell
I totally agree- while this went for reasonable...

I totally agree- while this went for reasonable dollars, the no contact/return issue would have likely scared me off had I seen it.

I'm lucky enough to know some second generation collectors and...
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 23-03-11, 04:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,860
Posted By rkcampbell
His feedback is good. I wish I had seen this. A...

His feedback is good. I wish I had seen this. A real bargain at that price and it looks legit.
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 21-03-11, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,001
Posted By rkcampbell
And he's a nice guy to boot! I work across the...

And he's a nice guy to boot! I work across the harbour and a group of JTF folk came over before the olympics. If I hadn't seen all the gold braid, I would have thought him just another long-serving...
Forum: General Topics 20-03-11, 04:19 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,720
Posted By rkcampbell
Yeah, I have to say that, while I'm sure many...

Yeah, I have to say that, while I'm sure many folks would love to have access to this collection, I personally find it wonderful you plan on keeping it in the family.

I also find it wonderful that...
Forum: General Topics 17-03-11, 03:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,348
Posted By rkcampbell
Thanks Al. I wonder what "red and blue"...

Thanks Al. I wonder what "red and blue" combination 13 RCA wore when in Europe? I have yet to see a period photo of one.
Forum: General Topics 16-03-11, 04:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,348
Posted By rkcampbell
#6 is similar (and may indeed be) the one worn by...

#6 is similar (and may indeed be) the one worn by certain overseas regiments of the RCA. I know from the history of 13 RCA that the red and blue was approved for wear, but I believe it was only...
Forum: General Topics 15-03-11, 04:35 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,720
Posted By rkcampbell
Good lord, the Canadian Air Force (CAF) stuff...

Good lord, the Canadian Air Force (CAF) stuff alone is making me very jealous! While there may be rarer badges in the collection, I doubt any are more handsome than the Art Deco inspired CAF badges....
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 19-02-11, 02:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,829
Posted By rkcampbell
With a lack of any maple leaf or obvious Canadian...

With a lack of any maple leaf or obvious Canadian symbology, I would GUESS this is a Brit badge. Looking forward to the answer though.
Forum: General Topics 15-02-11, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,728
Posted By rkcampbell
Chris obviously has a nice bundle of these and I...

Chris obviously has a nice bundle of these and I encourage everyone who doesn't have them to consider picking them up- it sounds like a heafty price, but they are 2 invaluable books (along with...
Forum: Officer Training and Cadets 25-01-11, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,785
Posted By rkcampbell
Great photo- thanks.

Great photo- thanks.
Forum: Officer Training and Cadets 10-01-11, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,785
Posted By rkcampbell
I seem to remember a previous Khaki College that...

I seem to remember a previous Khaki College that was Great War era. Any ideas of their insignia?
Forum: Officer Training and Cadets 10-01-11, 05:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,785
Posted By rkcampbell
I'm believe this is the WWII version of the...

I'm believe this is the WWII version of the insignia worn by staff instructing returning soldiers in various trades.

It is a relatively rare badge if I'm correct.

Nice find.
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 09-01-11, 03:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,432
Posted By rkcampbell
I'm assuming this tunic may have been part of the...

I'm assuming this tunic may have been part of the Halifax ddefence complex of artillery sites? They are the sister sites to the Victoria-Esquimalt Defences where I work.
Forum: General Topics 06-01-11, 06:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,455
Posted By rkcampbell
Well, put it this way: when ever I see a pair for...

Well, put it this way: when ever I see a pair for sale at a reasonable price, I get both. This is extremely useful if, in the future, I need to badge up a uniform for an exhibit.

To make it a...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 06-01-11, 01:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,642
Posted By rkcampbell
Thanks Bill, that's one less thing for the site...

Thanks Bill, that's one less thing for the site curator to track down ;-) Good info though in case one ever rears its little head!
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 06-01-11, 01:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,456
Posted By rkcampbell
Thanks Bill! I'm famous at work for wearing the...

Thanks Bill! I'm famous at work for wearing the KD shorts with my Second War uniform, but this shot is amazing!

I have a new standard for awkward look ;-)

Bob
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 06-01-11, 01:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,572
Posted By rkcampbell
Growing up in Hollywood North (Vancouver) I spent...

Growing up in Hollywood North (Vancouver) I spent some time on movie and television show sets. I can't view anything anymore without looking for 'things'.

In my opinion, there is no big suprise...
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 06-01-11, 01:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,068
Posted By rkcampbell
The film is "Commandos Strike At Dawn". I...

The film is "Commandos Strike At Dawn". I understand that members of the Canadian Scottish and some local gunners were used in the film. I have the film poster (handbill) somewhere at work.

Many...
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 06-01-11, 12:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,889
Posted By rkcampbell
This is all I needed to read ;-) In the...

This is all I needed to read ;-)

In the reply the following comment was also added "The mental processes of the senior officers of the Beach Commandos have, however been a mystery to me for some...
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 06-01-11, 12:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,523
Posted By rkcampbell
Do you think this is post-war? There is something...

Do you think this is post-war? There is something on his left breast pocket flap...a lapel pin perhaps?

Nice collars too!
Forum: Photographs of Canadian Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 06-01-11, 12:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,069
Posted By rkcampbell
This is an awesome post! I'm lucky enough to have...

This is an awesome post! I'm lucky enough to have an officer's BD to one of the landing craft captains. He is not W force (or marked as such) but having his British BD with Canadian titles and...
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 05-01-11, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,917
Posted By rkcampbell
Hi Guys, The one original CAF Officer's...

Hi Guys,

The one original CAF Officer's tunic I have seen has white metal pips, not brass. I've always wanted to track down the CAF period dress regs.

Where to start?
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 05-01-11, 07:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,328
Posted By rkcampbell
Yes, that is an amazing photo! I have some...

Yes, that is an amazing photo! I have some letters that my grandfather sent home, but only 1 studio photo taken in Berlin I assume. The text is the real kicker- it sounds so fresh that he likely...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 05-01-11, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,051
Posted By rkcampbell
Bill, I have a small collection of Women's...

Bill,

I have a small collection of Women's Ambulance Corps material, including dress regs and rank structure. It came with a tunic and cap badge. The cap looks like the first pattern RCAF WD cap...
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