Kyle,
Norman Litchfield's book "THE MILITIA ARTILLERY 1852-1909 (THEIR LINEAGE, UNIFORMS AND BADGES) Litchfield, Norman E.H. Published by The Sherwood Press (Nottingham) Ltd., Derby (1987) covers this well if you can get a copy.
Focusing on other ranks, after 1900,
In full dress the helmet plate was the standard Royal Artillery plate to which the letter 'M" was added in white metal (I think).
The badge for wear on the Brodrick and the peaked forage cap was the familiar gun badge of the Royal Artillery with the addition of the letter 'M" beneath the gun and above the lower scroll. For other ranks the badge in GM and the letter "M" in white metal. As mentioned the Antrim were not a Volunteer unit. Originally militia, they became special reserve in 1908 when the militia ceased to exist on April 1st when the Territorial and Reserve Forces act 1907 came into being.
Other ranks collar badges were the universal grenade 1882-1908.
I am sure others will correct any errors I have made.
John
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