Artillery............the Gun badge

[54Bty]

Silver and white metal badges were worn by volunteers.

[bess55]

Gents, I have a silver anodised/staybrite, small beret RA badge. The earlier flat type. I've been told it could be a scottish army cadet unit. Also got a silver anodised RA collar badge too. Any ideas guys?

[54Bty]

I have also heard of this myself, but have been unable to find any proof or official authority for the silver coloured badge.

[dragonz18]

F-A-B,
Nice badges ! The 12 leaf TA with a solid wheel only ,is one I've not seen B4.
WM collar grenades worn by Vol. Artillery & Engineers. Also possibly by some Vol. Fusiliers also?? But not sure on this. The larger one may be just a variety (there are a few) or even an early 'Pork Pie' style hat badge. Once again, not too certain on this.
Cheers !
Steve

[tynesideirish]

Originally Posted by Faugh-A-Ballagh

Steve,
I never Imagined there would be so much info on RA badges . You must have enough material here for a book on the subject. John

John, unfortunately he's too late. The much missed Norman Litchfield already collard that market.

See his Books:
The Volunteer Artillery 1859-1908 with Ray Westlake.
The Militia Artillery 1852-1909
The Territorial artillery 1908-1988
Badges & Insignia of the Royal Artillery No.1 Shoulder titles.
Badges & Insignia of the Royal Artillery The Armourer Magazine Nov 1986 -May 1999.

[Faugh-A-Ballagh]

Thanks for that,
I must try and dig out a few of those.

John

[dragonz18]

Some more new items......
Artillery 'New Zealand Regular Forces' HP Brass VC (1897 Pattern)
Artillery Vols. General Pattern GB & NZ HP WM VC (Pre 1891) Also found with blank top scroll
Cheers !
Steve

[dragonz18]

Volunteers collar grenades in WM of a different (larger)flame pattern here. Larger general size than the normal, similar to the centre one shown in F-A-B's post.
Assume these were used by Artillery, but have no conclusive information that backs this up.
Anyone able to help with these?
Cheers !
Steve

[dragonz18]

And more again..... from NZ
1. NZ Field Artillery 1911 Pattern (quite a rare variety) Brass shown,also in Bronze for Officers.Front & back. 3x lugs.
2. Regt of NZ Artillery, pre 1921. Gilt/Brass separate wheel ,die-struck with 3x blades.Officer's. Front & back.
Cheers !
Steve

[dragonz18]

& more...... later patterns.
1. Royal Regt. of NZ Artillery post 1921. Beret KC & QC.Officer's. Front & back.Both with 2x lugs.
2. Same for OR's ,with 2x "Canadian" style (pressed) lugs. QC, front & back.
Cheers,again !
Steve

[dragonz18]

again,more.........
1. Royal NZ Artillery. Full size varieties. QC Officer's Bronze .Front
2. Back of same showing 3x lugs.
3. Same in Gilt. Front.
4. Back pic of no.3 with 3x lugs also.

[dragonz18]

And still more.......
1. Royal NZ Artillery OR's brass QC, front.
2. Back of same. 3x lugs.
3. Regt. of NZ Artillery (pre 1921) KC Officer's die-struck. Bronzed. Front.
4. Back of same. 3x blades.

Cheers !
Steve

[rubicon]

Hello,
Here my contribution to this very interesting thread : the plastic version of the RA gun cap badge. This particular cap badge which is not very often seen in collections, has never left Normandy since 64 years ago. It has been given to a "Jolie Mademoiselle" who lived in a village located at the north of Caen as a sweetheart by a british gunner...
Note the long slider which is uncommun on plastic cap badges.
Cheers.
J-F

[wright241]

Originally Posted by jim a

I'm going to have to buy a tripod or something as the clarity is not up to par... any suggestions on closeup photography? anyways I hope these help.

Been dabbling with close-ups/digital cameras for years - also collect stamps... a great device for real close-ups is the QX3/5 - connected to a PC via the USB port.
For close-ups of just the badge (i.e. "filling the lens") you just have to use a tripod - assuming that you don't want to use flash with its side effects - you can get these small table top ones - 6" legs etc - BUT, the camera has to have macro capability... I use a full sized tripod (lowered to coffee table height) - no flash, camera has a shutter delay timer. Works every time when the shot is taken near a window. No extra lighting required. Contrasting material behind the badge - e.g. felt - some coins under the felt help to keep the badge level. Hope this helps.

Rgds, David

[wright241]

Originally Posted by dragonz18

A couple more items,not shown yet.........
Regular O/R's Helmet Plate, brass with QVC.
Last 'large gun only' pattern Pouch Badge ( 1871-900 )& Binocular case( 1890-1902 ),with metal trail & added top wheel.
Cheers !
Steve

Steve,
Where on earth did you get that "large gun" from. Been after one for years - brilliant. Want one. Will go to NZ to collect.....

David