They can be often seen as such in the Royal Artillery.
The reason being the NCO's gun badge worn over the chevrons.
Farriers, Armourers, Collarmakers and wheelers can be seen wearing these badges on their chevrons with the gun above and often the Kings Crown above.
I always saw the practice as utilisation of space issue.
regards
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Simon Butterworth
Manchester Regiment Collector
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