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titlehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/gg-canada-bluept.jpggg canada bluepthttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/87th-bn-blue-should-rev.jpg87th bn blue should revhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/87th-bn-blue-shoulder-straps.jpg87th bn blue shoulder strapshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/gg-canada-metal-title.jpggg canada metal title2018-05-03T20:06:58+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2017/12/04/t-is-for-tunneller/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/no-1-tunnelling-coy-sample.jpgno 1 tunnelling coy samplehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tunneller-tees-no-1-coy-no-2-coy.jpgtunneller tees no 1 coy no 2 coyhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/capt_alex_young-3-tun-coy.jpgCapt_Alex_Young 3 tun coyhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sgt-no-3-tunnel-coy-resize_.jpgsgt no 3 tunnel coy resize_https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/no-2-tunnel-coy-diaga.jpgno 2 tunnel coy diagahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/no-3-tunnel-coy-diag.jpgno 3 tunnel coy diaghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/no-2-tunnel-coy-diag.jpgno 2 tunnel coy diag2017-12-05T16:30:08+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2017/11/16/a-crowning-tradition-rcr-field-officers-rank-badges/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/crown-rank.jpgcrown rankhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rank.pngrankPlate No. 6 from the 1960 RCR Regimental Standing Orders, note the St Edward's Crown rank badge in the upper left corner.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/medland.jpgmedland2017-11-17T02:37:44+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2017/05/31/1st-canadian-centaur-battery-rca/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image-2-iwm-b54571.jpgimage 2 IWM (B5457)A 95-millimetre howitzer equipped Centaur IV, seen here in service with “H” Troop, 2nd Battery, 1st Royal Marine Armoured Support Regiment, Royal Marines Armoured Support Group. (IWM (B5457))https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image-18.jpgimage 18The ‘Vehicles Issued’ portion of the daily balance sheet for 259 Delivery Squadron, Royal Armoured Corps, dated 5 September 1944, showing the issue of one Sherman Observation Post tank, and four Centaur IVs to “F” Squadron, 25th Canadian Armoured Delivery Regiment (The Elgin Regiment), Canadian Armoured Corps.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image-17.jpgimage 17The ‘Vehicles Received’ portion of the daily balance sheet for 259 Delivery Squadron, Royal Armoured Corps, dated 4 September 1944, showing the receipt of four Centaur IVs, and one Sherman Observation Post tank from 1st Canadian Centaur Battery.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image-16.jpgimage 16CMHQ Admin Order No. 149/44, under which the authorization for the disbandment of Serial CM 804, 1st Canadian Centaur Battery, RCA, with effect from 30 August 1944, was published.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image-15.jpgimage 15Cdn Sec GHQ 1 Ech 21 A Gp Admin Order No. 10/44, under which the authorization for the disbandment of Serial CM 804, 1st Canadian Centaur Battery, RCA, with effect from 30 August 1944, was published.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image-14.jpgimage 14The submission of 29 August 1944, to the GOC-in-C First Cdn Army from Staff Duties for the authorization to disband 1st Canadian Centaur Battery.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image-13.jpgSolent News & Photo AgencyAnother example of a Centaur IV, seen here in service with "S" Troop, 5th Royal Marine Independent Armoured Support Battery, Royal Marines Armoured Support Group. (Authors’ Collection)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image-12-iwm-kid-961.jpgTANKS AND AFVS OF THE BRITISH ARMY 1939-45An example of a 95-millimetre Cromwell VI. (IWM (KID 961))https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image-11.jpgimage 11A ‘Sketch’ map showing First Canadian Army’s push to the River Seine, with the 6th Airborne Division on the left (coastal) flank, as mentioned in the text.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image-10-iwm-b5458.pngimage 10 IWM (B5458)Another image of a 95-millimetre howitzer equipped Centaur IV, seen here in service with “H” Troop, 2nd Battery, 1st Royal Marine Armoured Support Regiment, Royal Marines Armoured Support Group. (IWM (B5458))2017-06-10T12:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2017/05/24/the-career-private/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/7.jpg7https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1.jpg1https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/6.jpg6https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/5.jpg5https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/4.jpg4https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/3.jpg3https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2.jpg22020-01-09T00:36:13+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2017/04/22/coloured-field-service-caps-of-the-edmonton-regiment-and-loyal-edmonton-regiment/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/table.jpgTablehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cfsc-cover-option-2a.jpgCFSC cover option 2ahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/er-bdg-gilt1.jpgER.BDG.gilthttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ler-officer-2.jpgLER.officer.2https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ler-officer-1.jpgLER.officer.1https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fsc-ler-rev.jpgFSC.LER.rev.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/er-off-badge-cropped.jpgER.off.badge. croppedhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/er-bdgwbackingrev.jpgER.BDGwbackingrevhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/er-bdg-gilt.jpgER.BDG.gilthttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/edmonton-regt-officers-cfsc-rev.jpgEdmonton Regt. Officer's CFSC rev2017-12-15T01:03:54+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2016/12/18/what-is-old-is-new-again-formation-signs-of-the-canadian-army-2015/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cadtc-1.jpgcadtc-1https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ca-hq.jpgca-hqhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/5-div-14.jpg5-div-14https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/4-div-14.jpg4-div-14https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/3-cdn-div-15.jpg3-cdn-div-15https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2e-dc.jpg2e-dchttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/1-cdn-div-1990-2011.jpg1-cdn-div-1990-20112017-12-07T14:54:08+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2016/09/17/cold-signs-winter-exercise-patches-1944-1950/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image031.jpgimage03No Canadians participated in Ex Yukon. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image052.jpgimage05https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image003.jpgimage003https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image051.jpgimage05https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image08.jpgimage08The Ex Eskimo patch was worn in battledress as well as on the parka and was displayed on both sleeves.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image07.jpgimage07The exercise patch created for Exercise Eskimo held in northern Saskatchewan over the winter of 1944-45. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image06.jpgimage06https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image05.jpgimage05Patch worn for Exercise Musk Ox, held over the winter of 1946. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image04.jpgimage04Cover page of the post-exercise report for Exercise Sweetbriar. Author's collection https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image03.jpgimage032018-07-13T04:27:40+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2016/08/30/marksmanship-badges-of-the-canadian-militia/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_4624.jpgIMG_4624Best shot in Company, Battery or Squadronhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_4636.jpgIMG_4636Best shot of Corporals and Privateshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_4547.jpgIMG_4547Best shot of Sergeants and Lance Sergeantshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_4622.jpgIMG_4622Marksman's badge2016-08-31T02:24:32+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2016/04/26/the-albert-pattern-helmet-and-the-1st-hussars/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/19810156-0011.jpg19810156-001One of two surviving examples of the helmet can be found at the Canadian War Museum. Courtesy CWMhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1h_helmet1.jpg1H_HelmetThe helmet obtained by the 1st Hussars at auction. Sadly this distressed example is both cracked and holed. Courtesy 1H Museumhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1-hussars-rivers1.jpg1 Hussars RiversA recently discovered portrait of Captain Rivers who was the first commanding officer of the 1st Troop of Volunteer Militia Cavalry of London. The portrait clearly shows the Albert-pattern helmet by his side. Courtesy Rivers family.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1h_helmet.jpg1H_HelmetThe helmet obtained by the 1st Hussars at auction. Sadly this distressed example is both cracked and holed. Courtesy 1H Museumhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1-hussars-rivers.jpg1 Hussars RiversA recently discovered portrait of Captain Rivers who was the first commanding officer of the 1st Troop of Volunteer Militia Cavalry of London. The portrait clearly shows the Albert-pattern helmet by his side. Courtesy Rivers family.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/19810156-001.jpg19810156-001One of two surviving examples of the helmet can be found at the Canadian War Museum. Courtesy CWM2016-04-28T00:29:25+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2016/04/24/cap-badgers-of-the-modern-regular-canadian-armed-forces-pipes-and-drums/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12969340_10153545657446045_1369989422_n.jpg12969340_10153545657446045_1369989422_nPipes and drums of the 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group 1995. This badge was short lived due to it was a heavy badge with a slider to attach. W Scully markedhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12969329_10153545657506045_1670832888_n.jpg12969329_10153545657506045_1670832888_nSpecial Service Force Pipes and drums 1977-1980. A nice badge W Scully maker marked.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12969287_10153545659081045_1691879082_n.jpg12969287_10153545659081045_1691879082_nPipes and Drums of the 3 Area Support Group (3ASG). CFB Gagetownhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12969236_10153545654686045_567097277_n.jpg12969236_10153545654686045_567097277_nCanadian Guards Pipes and Drums 1954 – 1970https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12966740_10153545667261045_789141337_n.jpg12966740_10153545667261045_789141337_nBonnet and Glengarry badge for the RCAF Pipes and Drumshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12966740_10153545659141045_501930979_n.jpg12966740_10153545659141045_501930979_nCombat Training Centre (CTC) Camp Gagetown Pipes and Drums 1993https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12966200_10153545668886045_849809024_n.jpg12966200_10153545668886045_849809024_nPipes and Drums of the Royal Military Collage of Canada.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12957382_10153545658976045_554030877_n.jpg12957382_10153545658976045_554030877_n 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown 2011. (Current badge of the Band)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12957315_10153545659036045_191733772_n.jpg12957315_10153545659036045_191733772_nPipes and drums of the Royal Canadian Regiment 1971-Pressent. The band now wears a cloth version. It’s worth mentioning that the RCR P&D is the only regiment left to have infanteers as pipers and drummers and do not hold any (0817 or 00160) musicians' positions on their establishment.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12957314_10153545659906045_1709730666_n.jpg12957314_10153545659906045_1709730666_nCurrent Badge of the CFB Borden Pipes and Drums 2012 “Bho Thoisesch” is Gaelic for “In the Beginning”. This is the base motto (usually in Latin “E Principio”)2018-11-10T04:54:56+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2016/01/01/in-support-of-games-canadian-army-identification-and-the-pan-am-games-1967/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/image0021.jpgimage002Brassard design as approved for the Pan Am Force. LAC RG 24 Box 8 File 5250-4 Vol. 1 Service Personnel Dress Instructions: Wearing of Uniforms at Ceremonies and Celebrations.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/image0011.jpgimage001The official logo for the Pan-American Games. (Wikipedia)2016-02-03T13:50:22+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/12/28/the-churchill-mark-iii-infantry-tank-in-service-with-the-canadian-army-overseas-1942-43/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image-1-68173.jpgImage 1 (68173)In the foreground, a Churchill Mark III of 13 Troop, “C” Squadron, The Calgary Regiment, on a regimental parade in June 1942. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image-8-collection415.jpgImage 8 (Collection415)A Churchill Mark III of 10 Troop “B” Squadron, The Calgary Regiment, on the beach at Dieppe. Source: MilArt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image-3-dsc00467.jpgImage 3 (DSC00467)An unidentified Churchill Mark III of The Three Rivers Regiment, photographed during training with other Churchill tanks of the regiment. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image-5-dsc00496-pa158011.jpgImage 5 (DSC00496 PA158011)A Churchill Mark III of 7 Troop, “B” Squadron, The Three Rivers Regiment, which clearly shows the distinctive welded turret of the Churchill Mark III. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image-6-collection294.jpgImage 6 (Collection294)A reworked Churchill Mark III of 6 Troop “B” Squadron, The Calgary Regiment, immobilized with her left track broken by enemy fire on the Promenade at Dieppe. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image-7-collection372.jpgImage 7 (Collection372)A reworked Churchill Mark III of 10 Troop “B” Squadron, The Calgary Regiment, immobilized on the beach at Dieppe. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image-9-12030.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA reworked Churchill Mark III of 14 Troop “C” Squadron, The Calgary Regiment, shown about to reverse up the ramp of a Landing Craft Tank during combined operations training in January 1943. Source: MilArt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image-4-dsc00636-neg-7239.jpgImage 4 (DSC00636 Neg 7239)In the foreground, a newly issued (evidenced by the absence of the air intake louvre) reworked Churchill Mark III of The Calgary Regiment, on a regimental parade in June 1942. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image-10-scan10045.jpgImage 10 (Scan10045)A Churchill Mark III of Regimental Headquarters, The Three Rivers Regiment, photographed on Exercise Spartan, in March 1943. Source: MilArt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image-2-dsc00479.jpgImage 2 (DSC00479)A reworked Churchill Mark III of 11 Troop, “C” Squadron, The Calgary Regiment, seen during combined operations training in January 1943. Note the driver’s large vision aperture. Source: MilArt photo archives2015-12-30T01:13:33+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/09/07/the-churchill-mark-ii-infantry-tank-in-service-with-the-canadian-army-overseas-1941-43/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image-7-bild-101i-362-2211-10.jpgimage 7 (Bild 101I-362-2211-10)A knocked out Churchill Mark II of Regimental Headquarters, The Calgary Regiment at Dieppe. Source: Authors’ image filehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image-8-110002pa176425.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERATwo Churchill Mark II tanks of “B” Squadron, The Ontario Regiment on a field training exercise in the fall of 1942. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image-9-dsc00128.jpgimage 9 (DSC00128)A Churchill Mark II of “B” Squadron, The Three Rivers Regiment crossing a river ford during a field training exercise in 1943. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image-6-dsc00487-e002505518.jpgimage 6 (DSC00487 e002505518)A reworked Churchill Mark II of the Calgary Regiment on a field training exercise in March 1943. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image-4-dsc00090.jpgimage 4 (DSC00090)A Churchill Mark II of the Ontario Regiment shown here shortly after it was issued on 18 July 1941. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image-2-dsc00484.jpgimage 2 (DSC00484)Note the placement of the second Besa 7.92-millimetre machine gun in the front hull plate of this Canadian crewed Churchill Mark II. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image-3-dsc-00480.jpgimage 3 (DSC 00480)Note the Bren light machine gun in its anti-aircraft mounting on the turret roof of this Canadian crewed Churchill Mark II. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image-5-dsc00511.jpgimage 5 (DSC00511)A Churchill Mark II of the Three Rivers Regiment fording a stream during a field training exercise in March 1943. Source: MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image-10-dsc00510.jpgimage 10 (DSC00510)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image-1-dsc00481.jpgimage 1 (DSC00481)2015-12-30T01:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/09/01/cashiers-tapes-cloth-insignia-of-the-royal-canadian-army-pay-corps-1940-1968/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rcapc-wstd-so.jpgrcapc wstd soThe worsted RCAPC titlehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image0101.jpgimage010Post war through unification R.C.A.P.C. titles. 1948 pattern at top, 1950 pattern titles below. Author’s collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image0091.jpgimage009RCAPC full titles. Top, 1947 pattern title. Bottom, 1950 pattern title. RG 112 Vol.29710 Box 261 File 5250-0001/11.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image0081.jpgimage008Sketch of proposed Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps title, 1947. RG 112 Vol.29710 Box 261 File 5250-0001/11.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image0071.jpgimage007R.C.A.P.C. embroidered patches for 4 Canadian Armoured Division and 5 Canadian Armoured Division. Author’s collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image0061.jpgimage006https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image0051.jpgimage005Sketch of the authorized formation sign for the R.C.A.P.C. 1 Canadian Corps troops. LAC RG 24 Vol. 10053. File 13/DIST/1/6.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image0041.jpgimage004Printed R.C.A.P.C. title. Note the colour of the lettering. Author’s collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image0031.jpgimage003Several varieties of R.C.A.P.C. abbreviated titles. Primrose yellow was open to interpretation, as can be seen in the different colours of embroidery. The bottom title is made in bullion wire. Authors collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image0021.jpgimage002Accounts Department CMHQ January 1942. Canadian Military Photo.2015-09-02T21:48:20+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/08/28/canadian-western-cavalry-1903-1914/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/western-cav.jpgWestern CavArt: Robert M. Marrion2015-08-29T03:58:09+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/08/23/eastern-canada-volunteer-cavalry-1896-1914/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/eastern-cav.jpgEastern CavArt: Robert Marrion2015-08-29T07:05:36+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/08/28/the-churchill-mark-i-infantry-tank-in-service-with-the-canadian-army-overseas-1941-43/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-91.jpgimage 9A reworked Churchill Mark I of the Calgary Regiment’s “B” Squadron Headquarters knocked out at Dieppe. Source: Authors’ image file.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-81.jpgimage 8Two reworked Churchill Mark Is of the Three Rivers Regiment on exercise somewhere in England. Source: MilArt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-72.jpgimage 7A reworked Churchill Mark I of the Ontario Regiment, note the driver’s small vision port protected with very thick glass. Source: MilArt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-62.jpgimage 6A Churchill Mark I of the Calgary Regiment, note the Bren light machine gun in its anti-aircraft mounting on the turret roof. Source: MilArt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-52.jpgimage 5The driver’s large vision aperture, which could be reduced to a small port protected with very thick glass. Source: MilArt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-42.jpgimage 4A Churchill Mark I of the Calgary Regiment, note the Mark I’s cast one-piece turret and the absence a mantlet. Source: MilArt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-32.jpgimage 3A Churchill Mark I of the Three Rivers Regiment, note the restricted traverse of the hull mounted 3-inch howitzer. Source: MilArt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-22.jpgimage 2A Churchill Mark I of the Calgary Regiment, note the placement of the 3-inch howitzer in the front hull plate. Source: MilArt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-16.jpgimage 1A Churchill Mark I of the Calgary Regiment training on a beach near Seaford, Sussex, in July 1942. Source: MilArt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-101.jpgimage 10A reworked Churchill Mark I of the Calgary Regiment’s “C” Squadron Headquarters knocked out at Dieppe. Source: Authors’ image file.2019-02-14T19:06:18+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/08/18/applications-of-unit-serial-numbers-on-kitbaggagestores-of-the-canadian-army-overseas-1943-45/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bill-donaldson-photo-macdougall-kit-bag.jpgBill Donaldson photo - MacDougall kit bagThe number ‘107,’ in white, identifies the kit bag owner as a member of The Perth Regiment. Source: Courtesy of Bill Donaldsonhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-61.jpgImage 6An officer’s kitbag, on which his old (‘292’) and new (‘1132’) unit serial numbers are applied. Source: Authors’ image filehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-51.jpgImage 5The number ‘743’ identifies the kitbag owner as a member of Le Regiment de la Chaudiere. Source: Courtesy of Pascal Augerhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-41.jpgImage 4An officer’s haversack which bears The Elgin Regiment’s unit serial number ‘944.’ Source: Courtesy of Michael Reintjeshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-31.jpgImage 3The number ‘754/1’ identifies the stowage boxes as property of the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Source: LAC/PA-213681https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-21.jpgImage 2The number ‘743/1’ identifies the kitbag owner as a member of Le Regiment de la Chaudiere. Source: Courtesy of Ed Storeyhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-15.jpgImage 1The number ‘570/1’ identifies the kitbag owner as a member of the 1st Canadian Armoured Car Regiment (Royal Canadian Dragoons). Source: Authors’ image filehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-71.jpgImage 7The number ‘39B/1’ identifies the large pack owner as a member of the 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade Support Group (The Saskatoon Light Infantry). Source: Authors’ image file2021-02-27T22:43:57+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/08/15/applications-of-unit-serial-numbers-on-vehicles-of-the-canadian-army-overseas-1943-45/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-141.jpgImage 14Source: IWM B14966https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-13.jpgImage 13Source: Library and Archives Canada/PA-179271https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-12.jpgImage 12Source: Library and Archives Canada/PA-183737https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-11.jpgImage 11Source: Library and Archives Canada/PA-191132) or use (Source: MilArt photo archivehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-10.jpgImage 10Source: Library and Archives Canada/PA-162434https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-9.jpgImage 9Source: MilArt photo archivehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-8.jpgImage 8Source: Library and Archives Canada/PA-140209https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-7.jpgImage 7Source: MilArt photo archivehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-6.jpgImage 6Sources: IWM H38992, H38995, and H39000https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-5.jpgImage 5Source: Authors’ image file2021-02-27T22:42:31+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/01/31/parade-state-1908-quebec-tercentenary/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1908-stars.jpg1908 starsA small selection of Pattern 108 Helmet Plates. Please contact the author if you can add to this.2015-05-25T23:58:09+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/03/08/the-cars-of-the-1959-royal-tour/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/royal-visit-custom-1959-fleetwood-limousine1.jpgRoyal visit Custom 1959 Fleetwood Limousinehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/royal-visit-59quen1a1.jpgRoyal visit 59QUEN1Ahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/royal-visit-pennant.jpgroyal visit pennantOne of the Royal standards used during the tour. The chrome stand with integral rings can be seen. Courtesy Dean Owenhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/royal-visit-imperial_ghia_3.jpgRoyal Visit imperial_ghia_3https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/royal-visit-custom-1959-fleetwood-limousine-2.jpgRoyal Visit Custom 1959 Fleetwood Limousine 2https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/royal-visit-custom-1959-fleetwood-limousine.jpgRoyal visit Custom 1959 Fleetwood LimousineThe 1959 Fleetwood being attended to by its Royal Canadian Army Service Corps driver.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/royal-visit-cadillac-1959_s4a.jpgRoyal visit cadillac 1959_s4aThe driver drawing special interest from this young lady.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/royal-visit-boxcae.jpgroyal visit boxcaeDuring the tour the three cars were ferried across the country by RCAF C-119 'Flying Boxcar' aircraft.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/royal-visit-7805153492_7000237d75.jpgRoyal visit 7805153492_7000237d75Their Majesties taking advantage of their freedom to stand in the car.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/royal-visit-59quen1a.jpgRoyal visit 59QUEN1A2015-03-09T02:41:55+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/03/02/the-48th-highlanders-and-the-battle-of-the-garter/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11.jpg_11The offending letterhead which, in 1938 still used the buckled belt. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/9.jpg_9https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/8.jpg_8https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/7.jpg_7https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/6.jpg_6Badge of the 92nd Battalion, CEF. This battalion was broken up for reinforcements once in England. Courtesy Mark Passmore https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/5.jpg_5The final post-buckle design. Notwithstanding that this badge was accepted (albeit reluctantly) by the 48th Highlanders in 193 many of the older style continued to be worn throughout the Second World War. Courtesy Mark Passmore.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/4.jpg_4Badge of the 134th Battalion, CEF. As with the 92nd Bn, the 134th was broken up and never saw active service in France. Courtesy Mark Passmore. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/3.jpg_348th Highlanders badge with "Canada" scroll. Courtesy Mark Passmore https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2.jpg_2Badge of the 15th Battalion, CEF. The link to the 48th Highlanders is unmistakable. Courtesy Mark Passmorehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1.jpg_1Original badge authorized for the 48th Battalion (Highlanders)2015-03-06T23:32:16+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/02/27/the-red-deer-light-horse-a-badge-that-never-was/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/rdlh-19501.jpgRDLH 1950https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/rdis-badge.jpgRDIS badgeHand drawing of the badge from the Archives files.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/plaque.jpgPlaquehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/pages-troop.jpgPage's troopLieutenant Lionel F. Page and members of his troop of the Red Deer Independent Squadron of the 15th Canadian Light Horse on manoeuvres at Sarcee Camp near Calgary, Alberta. Lance Corporal Caswell is 11th from left. Inscribed in pencil on verso: "Page's troop". Circa 1910https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/gaetz-family-major-harold-l-gaetz-and-his-family-ca-1914-1915-red-deer-and-district-archives-p2442.jpgGaetz family Major Harold L. Gaetz and his family ca 1914-1915 Red Deer and District Archives P24422015-02-28T03:05:45+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/02/22/coloured-field-service-caps-of-the-brockville-rifles/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image004a.jpgimage004aLeft, Cpl. B. Lampkin. Right, Rfmn C.R. Hyndmanhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/brock2.jpgbrock2https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/brock.jpgbrockhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image0042.jpgimage004https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image0032.jpgimage003Lieutenant Henderson of the Brockville Rifles. His cap buttons are black, and either General Service or the Universal Rifle pattern. (MilArt Photo Achives) https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image0022.jpgimage002A quality-made other ranks’ cap. The buttons are plain black. (CML collection)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image0013.jpgimage001An officer’s cap by William Scully Ltd. White metal General Service buttons (CML collection)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image0052.jpgimage0052015-02-23T00:47:41+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/02/13/stand-of-colours-of-the-canadian-corps-cyclist-battalion-association/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image0012.jpgimage001The "King's Colour". Courtesy of the author.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc068891.jpgDSC06889Line-up of cyclists parading next to the Autocars purchased by Brutinel. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/bike1.jpgbikeA cyclist of Brutinel's Brigade, at Rockliffe (Ottawa) on the occasion of the Governor General's inspection. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc068931.jpgDSC06893https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image0051.jpgimage005https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image0041.jpgimage004Recruiting poster that promised the glamourous side of service. Courtesy of the authorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image0031.jpgimage003One of the few photographs showing the Cyclists at the Front. Courtesy of the authorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image0021.jpgimage002The 'Battalion Colour'. The battle patch was believed to be sufficient symbology for immediate recognition. Courtesy of the authorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/file2203.jpgFILE2203An un-named officer of the Canadian Cyclists. Note the distinguishing patch (also termed a 'battle patch' by the troops) on the sleeve of his service dress.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc06893.jpgDSC068932017-10-13T23:33:28+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2015/01/22/the-full-dress-uniform-of-the-corps-of-guides/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/capt-tweedale-bryan-gagne-collection.jpgCapt Tweedale Bryan Gagne collectionCaptain Tweedale, Corps of Guides. Courtesy Bryan Gagnehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/milart-guides-wolseley-taboika.jpgMilart Guides Wolseley TaboikaIn 1911 the Wolesley pattern helmet replaced the Uiversal pattern. The Corps of Guides were allowed to continue using the distinctive pugaree. JVT Collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image0131.jpgimage013Officer and Horse, Corps of Guides, Courtesy Facebookhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image0121.gifimage012Left, Other Ranks' Corps of Guides service dress hat badge, marked P.W. Ellis and Co 1914, Author’s Collection Right, Officer's service dress cap badge. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image0111.jpgimage011Corps of Guides Helmet, Canadian Universal Patternhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image0101.jpgimage010Corps of Guides, by Robert Marion N.B.The 1897 pattern infantry sword and scabbard depicted by Marion are technically incorrect. The Guides were only authorized 1908/1912 pattern cavalry swords, and even in full dress their scabbards were to be of brown leather. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image0091.jpgimage009Girdle, Loop Fastener Detail, Courtesy Facebookhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image0081.jpgimage008Girdle, Courtesy Facebookhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image0071.jpgimage007Crossbelt and Cartridge Pouch, Corps of Guides Pattern (desperately needing some polish), Courtesy https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image0061.jpgimage006Button, Corps of Guides Pattern2016-09-19T23:48:49+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/12/09/swagger-sticks-of-the-royal-canadian-regiment/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/stick_museum_collection1.jpgstick_museum_collectionA selection of various swagger sticks held by The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum in London, On. The fourth one from the left appears to read “Tricentenary (sic) Celebration” and is believed to date to the 300th Anniversary of Quebec City in 1908. Photo courtesy Michael O’Leary.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_70941.jpgIMG_7094An undated, post First World War photo of a group of officers of The RCR. Most officers are clearly shown with a swagger stick. Ca. 1928. Courtesy Michael O'Learyhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/stick_museum_collection.jpgstick_museum_collectionA selection of various swagger sticks held by The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum in London, On. The fourth one from the left appears to read “Tricentenary (sic) Anniversary” and is believed to date to the 300th Anniversary of Quebec City in 1908. Photo courtesy Michael O’Leary.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/stick2.jpgstick2A selection of sticks used by The RCR. From left to right, an Officer’s dark Malacca, an OR/NCOs sand Malacca stick, and a Senior NCO’s drill cane as per the 1967 Regimental Standing Orders.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/stick1.jpgstick1An early RCR swagger stick, circa 1900. The VRI cypher shows meticulous detail of the intertwined letters, the belt surrounding read “Royal Regiment Canadian Infantry”. This stick was gifted by Capt Daniel Nolton, QM US Army in Alaska to Ernest A. Frier Sr in 1912.Photo courtesy Michael Reintjes.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rcr_soldier_webb_george.jpgrcr_soldier_webb_georgeSergeant George Webb of The RCR displaying a swagger stick. Photo courtesy of Michael O’Leary.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mcphee-1900.jpgMcPhee 1900Sergeant McPhee of The RCR, circa 1900. Photo courtesy MilArt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_7086.jpgIMG_7086Major H.T. Cock of The RCR holding a round knob pattern swagger stick. Photo courtesy of Michael O'Leary.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2651.jpgIMG_2651A 1960’s style RCR swagger stick with what appears to be a button being used as the Regimental crest. The round knob measures 1 ¼ inches in diameter, and 27 inches long. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2638.jpgIMG_2638Two swagger sticks with improper Regimental Crests. On left a George V Pattern from 1910-1936, and Edward VII 1901-1910 on right. 2018-08-23T14:43:04+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/12/04/interim-tank-distinguishing-flags-and-markings-of-the-reconstituted-2nd-canadian-armoured-brigade-independent-1943/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-9.jpgimage 9Artistic illustrations of the geometric markings used to identify squadrons within an armoured regiment, from left to right, “A” Squadron (a triangle, point upwards), “B” Squadron (a square), and “C” Squadron (a circle). The senior armoured regiment used red for their squadrons’ markings, the intermediate armoured regiment used yellow for their squadrons’ markings, and the junior armoured regiment used blue for their squadrons’ markings. Source: authorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-8.jpgimage 8An illustration of the ‘Arm of Service’ marking applied in a prominent position on the left of the rear hull plate, and of the ‘Formation Sign’ applied in a prominent position on the right of the rear hull plate, as described in the text. Source: authors’ collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-7.jpgimage 7Artistic illustration of the Senior Armoured Regiment’s, Commanding Officer’s red flag, with the unit arm of service serial number, in white, superimposed in the centre, for the 6th Canadian Armoured Regiment (1st Hussars), as described in the text. Source: authorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-6.jpgimage 6The directions on the reverse of a water-based decal (or transfer) sheet, in this case for Catalogue Number BMT 3075, which was for a small Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, ‘Arm of Service’ background of three vertically equally divided bars of blue/red/blue, onto which the Arm of Service Serial number would be applied in paint, as described in the text. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-5.jpgimage 5Artistic illustrations of the ‘Arm of Service’ markings for, from left to right, No. 84 Company, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, No. 2 Canadian Tank Brigade Sub-Park, Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, and 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade Workshop, Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, as described in the text. Source: authorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-4.jpgimage 4Artistic illustrations of the ‘Arm of Service’ markings for No. 17 Canadian Light Field Ambulance, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, and on the right, an example of the ‘Formation Sign’ used by all component units of the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade (Independent), as described in the text. Source: authorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-3.jpgimage 3Artistic illustrations of the ‘Arm of Service’ markings for, from left to right, Headquarters, 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade (Independent), 6th Canadian Armoured Regiment (1st Hussars), 10th Canadian Armoured Regiment (The Fort Garry Horse), and 27th Canadian Armoured Regiment (The Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment), all with the horizontal 2-inch (5-centimetre) high white bar added to the bottom (denoting ‘Army Troops’), as described in the text. Source: authorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-2.jpgimage 2An illustration showing the position of the ‘Arm of Service’ marking, applied to the right front side of the tank nose plate, and of the ‘Formation Sign,’ applied to the left front side of the tank nose plate, as described in the text. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-1.jpgimage 1Artistic illustrations of the interim tank distinguishing flags for the Troop Leaders in each “A” Squadron, as described in the text. From the top, 1st Troop, 2nd Troop, 3rd Troop, 4th Troop, and 5th Troop. Source: authorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-10.jpgimage 10Artistic illustrations of: top - a Brigade Commander’s pennant, right - Troop Leader’s pennant, No. 2 Troop, “B” Squadron, of the senior armoured regiment, and left - Officer Commanding “A” Squadron’s pennant, of the intermediate armoured regiment. Source: MilArt photo archives2014-12-05T03:10:03+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/12/02/the-evolution-of-the-reconstituted-2nd-canadian-armoured-brigade-independent-1943/2014-12-03T23:52:12+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/11/17/badges-of-the-kangaroos/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1452520_792389020825284_5896215716344600900_n1.jpg1452520_792389020825284_5896215716344600900_nThe approved badge. The unit title was replaced with the unit's Latin motto which translates as 'It pours forth armed men".https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1982202_792386264158893_3180822304838551464_n.jpg1982202_792386264158893_3180822304838551464_nThe approved shoulder title. These were made in the Netherlands.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1795172_792389077491945_327696368650577818_o.jpg1795172_792389077491945_327696368650577818_ohttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1502738_792386247492228_4648868875227062587_o.jpg1502738_792386247492228_4648868875227062587_oOriginal artwork of the proposed unit shoulder title. It took the orange colour from the Dutch House of Oranje and the black from the Armoured Corps beret. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1267473_792389067491946_6655223331117942020_o.jpg1267473_792389067491946_6655223331117942020_oLt-Colonel Churchill's justification for badges. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/10393771_792389017491951_8465148816469442023_n.jpg10393771_792389017491951_8465148816469442023_nScully artwork of the initial badge proposal. The inclusion of the two 'joeys' were not supported by HQ.2014-11-19T02:46:50+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/11/16/badges-of-the-1st-service-battalion-band/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image001aa.jpgimage001aaProposed (early to mid 1970s) CF dress badge to be worn under the proposed CF LOGISTICS BRANCH shoulder flash. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image005.jpgimage005https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image004.jpgimage004The 1 Service Battalion band. This unauthorised band is shown at Wainwright, Alberta, circa 1980.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image003.jpgimage003https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image002.jpgimage002https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image001c.jpgimage001cThe belt buckle worn with CF Service Dress utilises a collar badge as its device. Author' collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image001a1.jpgimage001aThe top badge - 1 SERVICE BATTALION - is a proposed (early to mid 1970s) CF dress badge to be worn under the proposed CF Branch shoulder flash. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image0011.jpgimage001https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/logbranch.jpgLogBranchProposed CF LOGISTICS BRANCH shoulder flash. Author's collection2016-12-19T01:57:15+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/11/08/cwac-recruiting-billboards/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/z2229-1.jpgz2229-1https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/acyb05-02_0012a.jpgacyb05-02_0012aThe finished billboard.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dhh-dec-14-2011-7881.jpgDHH Dec 14 2011 788https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dhh-dec-14-2011-787.jpgDHH Dec 14 2011 787https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dhh-dec-14-2011-784.jpgDHH Dec 14 2011 784https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dhh-dec-14-2011-782.jpgDHH Dec 14 2011 782https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dhh-dec-14-2011-780.jpgDHH Dec 14 2011 780https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dhh-dec-14-2011-778.jpgDHH Dec 14 2011 778https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dhh-dec-14-2011-777.jpgDHH Dec 14 2011 777https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dhh-dec-14-2011-756.jpgDHH Dec 14 2011 7562014-11-16T02:21:41+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/11/06/the-ram-kangaroo-armoured-personnel-carrier-part-3/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-141.jpgPhoto 14https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-17.jpgPhoto 17A ‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carrier in postwar service with the British Army. Source: Bovington Tank Museum (BTM 2272-E1)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-16.jpgPhoto 16‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carriers in postwar service with the British Army. Source: Bovington Tank Museum (BTM 2293-A1)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-15.jpgPhoto 15A ‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carrier of “A” Squadron, 49th Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment, carrying infantrymen of the 4th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, 130th British Infantry Brigade, on the outskirts of Ochtrup, Germany, 3 April 1945, prior to the liberation of Enschede, Holland. Source: Imperial War Museum (BU 2956) https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-14.jpgPhoto 14Infantrymen of the British 3rd Infantry Division loading onto Kangaroos of the 49th Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps, prior to an attack on Kervenheim, Germany, 2 March 1945. Courtesy Barry Beldomhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-13.jpgPhoto 13Infantrymen of the British 3rd Infantry Division loading onto Kangaroos of the 49th Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps, prior to an attack on Kervenheim, Germany, 2 March 1945. Source: Imperial War Museum (B 14972)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-12.jpgPhoto 12‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carriers of “A” Squadron, 49th Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps. Source: Bovington Tank Museum (BTM 1115-B3)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-11.jpgPhoto 11No. 1 Troop, “A” Squadron, 1st Canadian Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment, carrying infantrymen of “B” Company, The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade, advancing on Groningen, Holland, on the morning of 13 April 1945. Source: 1 CACR Association & Archivehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-10.jpgPhoto 10ENID, a Kangaroo of the 1st Canadian Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment, showing a closer view of examples of the crescent shaped ‘tarp/bivouac’ supports, the secondary .30-calibre Browning machine gun (with the feed tray) mounted in the front of the turret ring, with its barrel pointing to the right, the track extended end connectors on the outside edge of the track, and the later style of bogie assembly, with the return roller mounted on a trailing arm behind the bogie assembly. Source: 1 CACR Association & Archivehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-9.jpgPhoto 9BUCKSHEE and another ‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carrier of “B” Squadron, 1st Canadian Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment, with infantrymen of “A” Company, The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s), 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade, in Werlte, Germany, on 11 April 1945. Note the track extended end connectors on the outside edge of the right track, of both ‘Kangaroos’, and also the position of the secondary .30-calibre Browning machine gun mounted in the turret ring. Source: MilArt photo archives2017-09-11T22:20:38+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/10/27/the-ram-kangaroo-armoured-personnel-carrier-part-2/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo13.jpgphoto1A ‘Ram’ Kangaroo of 1st Canadian Armoured Personnel Carrier Squadron, in support of 12th British Corps operations, in Holland, during mid to late October 1944. CT160141, was one of the initial issue of ‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carriers to the squadron, having been received from “F” Squadron, 25th Canadian Armoured Delivery Regiment (The Elgin Regiment), on 2 October 1944. Courtesy of Bovington Tank Museum (BTM 2293)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo11.jpgPhoto11A front view of a ‘Ram’ armoured gun tower, showing the front towing hook which was removed as part of the conversion to that of a ‘Ram’ armoured personnel carrier. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo61.jpgPhoto6An example of the simple .30-calibre Browning machine gun pintle mounting device, which Captains Duncan and Rook had designed. This fit into any of the bolt holes left by the removal of the turret ring during conversion to an armoured personnel carrier, enabling the mounting of a secondary .30-calibre Browning machine gun. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo12.jpgPhoto12An example of a ‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carrier, of the 1st Canadian Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment, with a single .50-calibre Browning heavy machine gun M2, mounted in the turret ring, as a secondary machine gun instead of a .30-calibre Browning machine gun. This particular vehicle, named JOAN III, was commanded by Captain (formerly Lieutenant) H. Kaiser, and was his third carrier, with his previous carriers, named after his wife, JOAN, and JOAN II, having become battle casualties. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo7.jpgPhoto7An example of the feed tray, which held one box of .30-calibre belted ammunition, of the simple .30-calibre Browning machine gun pintle mounting device, which Captain’s Duncan, and Rook, had designed. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo4.jpgPhoto4A mock-up of the proposed two-foot (one-metre) high shield, which fit around the forward edge of the circular opening in the Ram Kangaroo hull top, that was devised by No. 2 Canadian Tank Troops Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and was inspected by the regiment’s second-in-command, Major Bingham, on 27 October 1944, but was never adopted. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-10.jpgPhoto 10A rear view of a ‘Ram’ armoured gun tower, showing the rear towing hook which was retained as part of the conversion to that of a ‘Ram’ armoured personnel carrier. Authors’ collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-9.jpgPhoto 9An example of the ‘Ram’ armoured gun tower, seen here towing the 17-pounder anti-tank, and ammunition limber. Note the two hand grips welded to the hull side, which helped the ‘gun detachment’ in entering and existing the vehicle. Authors’ collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-81.jpgPhoto 8The secondary .30-calibre Browning machine gun pintle mounting device and feed tray (which held one box of .30-calibre belted ammunition), seen here mounted in the turret ring of CT159065, of “B” Squadron, 1st Canadian Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment, in Wertle, Germany, 11 April 1945. Authors’ collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-51.jpgPhoto 5CT160003, one of the initial 100 Ram, Mark II tanks, that were earmarked for conversion to that of a ‘Ram’ armoured personnel carrier, on 10 August, and was shown as converted to a ‘Ram’ armoured personnel carrier, by 26 September 1944, seen here in service with the 1st Canadian Armoured Personnel Carrier Squadron, in support of operations by the British 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division in the area of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Holland, on 22 October 1944. Authors’ collection 2014-11-07T01:38:13+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/11/05/badges-of-rcaf-officers-of-the-air-cadet-corps-1943-48/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image010a.jpgimage010ahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image009.jpgimage009This badge is one of a pair worn with the eagle facing backwards. It has a fine black backing material.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image008.jpgimage008https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image007a.jpgimage007ahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image005a.jpgimage005aTop - Pattern 1 has thinner, more rounded, slightly larger letters and a fine black backing material. Bottom - Pattern 2 has thicker, less rounded, slightly smaller letters and a coarse white mesh backing material.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image001a.jpgimage001aLeft - An Air Cadet Flight Lieutenant in No.1 Westmount Squadron, Montreal, 1942.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image001.jpgimage001https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image012.jpgimage012F/O E.A. Anderson, CO of 211 Ottawa Kiwanis Sqn wearing the 1947 Distinguishing badges at his squadrons’ Annual Inspection. The picture is from the cover of the Canadian Air Cadet September 1947 issue.2014-11-06T03:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/11/02/back-to-black-the-quest-of-the-brockville-rifles-to-return-to-traditional-rank-insignia/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pip5_guthriewoods_sept1.jpgpip5_guthriewoods_sept1https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pip4_pennys-crown_sept.jpgpip4_pennys crown_septhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pip3_penny2.jpgpip3_penny2https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pip2_pennys.jpgpip2_penny'shttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pip1.jpgpip1https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pip_pennyscloth.jpgpip_pennyscloth2014-11-03T20:31:08+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/07/12/procurement-of-the-2cmbg-shoulder-flash/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/suc97-87-rcd-officers.jpgOfficers of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, circa 1997, shown wearing the 2CMBG formation badge on the left sleeve in order to ensure that the bear was facing forward. This practice was tolerated for only a couple of years by NDHQ. DND photo SUC97-87, courtesy Bruce Grahamhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2cmbg-patt-3a.jpg2CMBG Patt 3aPatch worn by the 2nd Canadian Mechanized Combat Group. Courtesy Bill Alexanderhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2cmbg-patt-2.jpg2CMBG Patt 2Second set of samples corrected the initial concerns but the colours were incorrect, especially the Garrison Dress badge which did not display the 'subdued' colour expected. Courtesy Bill Alexanderhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2cmbg-patt-1.jpg2CMBG Patt 1First set of samples included white detail for the bear's eyes and claws as well as the bear facing to the right. Courtesy Bill Alexander https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2cmbg-patt-3.jpg2CMBG Patt 3Production examples showing the DEU patch on the left and the Garrison Dress patch on the right. Courtesy Bill Alexander2014-10-31T01:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/10/11/design-and-approval-of-insignia-for-the-1st-and-2nd-garrison-battalions/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/second-titles2a.jpgSecond titles2aAt least six samples were made but it is unknown if a production contract was let for the Second Garrison Battalion titles.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/m169_garrison_battalion_plastic.jpgm169_garrison_battalion_plasticAn example of a production badge. The thickness of the badge, required to prevent excessive wastage, was disliked by the battalion.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/m169_garrison_battalion_collar_badges.jpgm169_garrison_battalion_collar_badgesExamples of an officer’s cap badge and collar badges.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/m169_garrison_battalion.jpgm169_garrison_battalionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/first-titles2a.jpgFirst titles2aA contract was let for 4,000 shoulder titles to the First Garrison Battalion and these were delivered in January 1943.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/archives-feb-8-clive-116a.jpgArchives Feb 8 Clive 116aDrawing of the badge prior to the decision to remove any mention of battalion numbers.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/archives-feb-8-clive-115a.jpgArchives Feb 8 Clive 115aFinal drawing upon which production was based.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/archives-feb-8-clive-114a.jpgArchives Feb 8 Clive 114aDrawing of the badge prior to the decision to remove any mention of battalion numbers.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/archives-feb-8-clive-103a.jpgArchives Feb 8 Clive 103aFirst drawing of the cloth shoulder title. The material was identified as Melton No.1 with gold coloured embroidery. Note that the size of “No.1” was larger than “Garrison Battalion”.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/archives-feb-8-clive-095a.jpgArchives Feb 8 Clive 095aInitial drawing for the 1st battalion badge. A pencil notation asked “where is the Union Jack on staff?” Although Lt-Col Carmichael commands the ‘1st’ Garrison Battalion he has incorrectly used the naming convention ‘No.1’.2014-10-31T01:54:03+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/09/02/small-arms-ltds-experimental-firearms/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sal0011.jpgSAL0011https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sal0009.jpgSAL0009The twin triggers indicate that this is the selective fire version that CAL investigated. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sal0007.jpgSAL0007A lightweight version of CAL's EX2. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sal0005and10.jpgSAL0005and10Canadian Arsenals Ltd. EX2 prototype automatic rifle, chambered to the US T65 .30-06 round. MilArt photo archives https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sal00031.jpgSAL0003The EX1 before work was switched to a design based on the .30 calibre T65 round. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sal0012.jpgSAL0012https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/semiautorifle2.jpgsemiautorifleFirst model SAL semi-automatic rifle. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/semi-auto-rifle1.jpgsemi-auto rifleTest firing SAL’s 7.92-mm self-loading rifle. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sal0001_21.jpgSAL0001_2The 30 calibre Winchester Carbine being test fired. Note the addition of a bipod. MilAt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/m1-carbine1.jpgM1 carbineA worker at SAL test firing the M1 carbine. MilArt photo archives2014-10-29T01:25:32+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/10/16/the-ram-kangaroo-armoured-personnel-carrier-part-1/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo9.jpgphoto9A rare photo of ‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carriers of the 1st Canadian Armoured Personnel Carrier Squadron taken on 23 October 1944, carrying British troops of the 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, 152nd (Highland) Infantry Brigade, of the 51st (Highland) Infantry Division. Courtesy Ed Storeyhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-71.jpgBU 2956An example of a ‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carrier, based on the conversion of a Tank, Cruiser, Ram, Mark II, with the auxiliary turret. IWM (BU 2956) https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo6.jpgphoto6An example of a ‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carrier, with ‘Vertical Volute Spring’ suspension, which has the return roller mounted on a trailing arm behind the bogie assembly. Authors’ collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo3.jpgphoto3https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo2.jpgphoto2https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-7.jpgBU 2956An example of a ‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carrier, with ‘Vertical Volute Spring’ suspension, which has the return roller mounted on top of the bogie assembly. Source: IWM (BU 4515) https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-5.jpgPhoto 5An example of a ‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carrier, with ‘Vertical Volute Spring’ suspension, which has the return roller mounted on top of the bogie assembly. IWM (BU 4515)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-4.jpgPhoto 4An example of a ‘Ram’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carrier, based on the conversion of a Tank, Cruiser, Ram, Mark II, without the auxiliary turret. Authors’ collection https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-1.jpgPhoto 1An example of a ‘Priest’ Kangaroo armoured personnel carrier. Authors’ collection https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-8.jpgPhoto 8Letter of 26 September 1944, from Headquarters, No. 1 Canadian Central Ordnance Depot, informing Canadian Military Headquarters, that to date, 101 Ram tanks had been converted to that of ‘Ram’ armoured personnel carriers. Authors’ collection 2018-03-25T05:35:04+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/09/25/the-sabretache-in-the-canadian-cavalry/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rcmp1894.jpgrcmp1894As a para-military force patterned on the Cavalry, the North-West Mounted Police also adopted the sabretache, shown here in 1894. MilArt photo archives https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rcd-ca-1904.jpgRCD ca 1904'Undress' version of the sabretache and cross-belt pouch to the Royal Canadian Dragoons, ca.1900. Courtesy Bonham's auction househttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/qoch2.jpgQOCH2Variants on a theme - Queen's Own Canadian Hussars. The lack of documentation makes it difficult to date variants. Courtesy Scott Duncanhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pic7.jpgpic7Helmet, cross-belt pouch and sabretache to Montreal's Royal Guides, formerly in the Baraukus collection. Courtesy Bonham's auction househttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/marway1.jpgMarway1Obverse and reverse views of a NWMP sabretache, ca.1895. Courtesy Marway Militariahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/i-16643_1.jpgI-16643_1https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/gghg-picture-090a.jpgGGHG Picture 090aAn officer of the Governor General's Body Guards, Toronto. Note the attention to regulation in the length of the slings. Courtesy Scott Duncanhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/gghg-picture-078a.jpgGGHG Picture 078ahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ggbg.jpgGGBGVariants to the Governor General's Body Guards. Note the different lace styles. The Maple Leaf lace on the example on the right suggests 1870-1890. Courtesy Scott Duncanhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/duncan-picture-138.jpgDuncan Picture 138Another 'undress' pattern to an unidentified regiment.2014-10-26T16:07:58+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/09/23/call-to-the-colours-the-p-p-c-l-i-title-in-the-first-world-war/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/fabric-of-war-cover-b.jpgFabric of War cover bThe article's author is currently working on a complete study of shoulder titles worn by the Canadian Army.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ppcli-fww.jpgppcli fwwA selection of First World War P.P.C.L.I. titles. Author's collection. Copyright Bill Alexanderhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ppcli-2014-f-b.jpgppcli 2014 f bModern issue title authorised for wear between 2013 and 2015. Author's collection. Copyright Bill Alexanderhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ppcli-3-div-p.jpgppcli 3 div pDistinguishing Patch. The traditional French Grey used by the P.P.C.L.I. has its origin in the colour of the divisional formation patch (also known as a Battle Path) the official name of the colour was 'bleu d'horizon) and derives from the pantaloon colour of French soldiers. Author's collection. Copyright Bill Alexanderhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jim-ppcli-2.jpgjim ppcli 2Note position of the title and the lack of a formation patch which dates this photo to pre-1916. Author's collection. Copyright Bill Alexanderhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ppcli-fww-r.jpgppcli fww rReverse showing construction detail. Author's collection. Copyright Bill Alexander2018-12-08T04:48:44+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/10/17/postwar-general-officers-vehicle-pennants/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image0041.jpgimage004https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image0031.jpgimage003https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image0021.jpgimage002https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image0011.jpgimage0012014-10-17T22:55:25+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/10/05/canadian-use-of-the-landing-craft-assault-lca/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/32723-29-apr-to-15-may-44-ex-fabious1.jpg32723 29 Apr to 15 May 44 Ex FabiousAn indication of the cramped quarters that were an LCA. Here, Canadian troops take part in Exercise Fabious, 15 May 1944.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nfantrymen-of-le-rc3a9giment-de-la-chaudic3a8re-an-a-landing-craft-assault-lca-alongside-h-m-c-s-prince-david-off-the-coast-of-england-9-may-19441.jpgnfantrymen-of-Le-Régiment-de-la-Chaudière-an-a-Landing-Craft-Assault-LCA-alongside-H.M.C.S.-PRINCE-DAVID-off-the-coast-of-England-9-May-1944.Infantrymen of Le Regiment de la Chaudiere alongside HMCS Prince David, off the coast of England, 9 May 1944.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pa-135889-going-ashore-from-hmcs-prince-henry-during-a-d-day-training-exercise-may-1944.jpgPA-135889 going ashore from HMCS PRINCE HENRY during a D-Day training exercise May 1944https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc00637-neg-7247.jpgDSC00637 Neg 7247Final exercise prior to assault landing at Dieppe. Note the early style of naming. Library and Archives, MIKAN 4341223 https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dieppe.jpgDieppeLAC 215 abandoned on the beaches of Dieppe and being examined by the enemy. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc01173.jpgDSC01173https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/33679-2-pa197632.jpg33679-2 PA197632Final training exercise prior to D-Day. LAC PA197632https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/33678-pa197631.jpg33678 PA197631Royal Winnipeg Rifles running up to the beach on D-Day.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/33676-pa197630.jpg33676 PA197630https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/32723-29-apr-to-15-may-44-ex-fabious.jpg32723 29 Apr to 15 May 44 Ex FabiousAn indication of the cramped quarters that were an LCA. Here, Canadian troops take part in Exercise Fabious, 15 May 1944. 2014-10-07T18:18:31+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/10/06/soldier-students-an-experiment-in-education-insignia-of-the-khaki-university/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image004.jpgimage004Pte Doreen Exler CWAC Khaki University student in September 1945. LAChttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image003.jpgimage003Khaki University embroidered blazer crest. Author’s collection. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image002.jpgimage002The five house slip-on titles for the Khaki University. The Bessborough slip-on has been stitched for wear on the shoulder strap. Author’s collection. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image001.jpgimage001The Khaki University of Canada embroidered shoulder title. Author’s collection. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image005.jpgimage005An unidentified instructor and an Athlone House student, September 18, 1945. DHH. 2014-10-06T18:32:44+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/09/02/regimental-identity-and-the-20th-century-khaki-helmet/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/multiple2.jpgIn additin to the Wolseley pattern helmets, many officers procured Cawnpore-style sun helmets. Top row, left, Fort Garry Horse. Right, unidentified. Bottom row, left, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. Right, Royal Canadian Artillery.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/multiple.jpgFour styles of helmets displaying multiple adornments. Top row, left, Royal Winnipeg Rifles. Right, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. Bottom row, left, Victoria Rifles of Canada. Right, 12th Manitoba Dragoons.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/plumes.jpgTwo Second World War examples of helmets with 'embellishments'. Both of these were approved in the 1943 War Dress Regulations. Left, Royal Highlanders of Canada (Black Watch). Right, Governor General's Foot Guards.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/flashed-helmets.jpgThree examples of helmets displaying flashes only. Left, Hastings and Prince Edward regt, ca. 1940. Centre, Royal Canadian Engineers, ca. 1938. Right, Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars, ca. 1940https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/38th-chofo-pith2.jpgA khaki Wolesley helmet with an extravagant pugaree and the badge of the 38th Battalion, later the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/38-dufferin-rifles2.jpgPugaree and badge as worn b y the 38th Dufferin Rifles. Courtesy emedals.comhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/38-dufferin-rifles.jpgPugaree and badge as worn b y the 38th Dufferin Rifles. Courtesy emedals.comhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/khaki-cover.jpgUnit flashes sewn to the khaki cover. Left, 2nd Divisonal Canadian Engineers, ca. 1930. Right, Queens' York Rangers, ca.1940https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cml-dsc09430.jpgPlain Wolesley helmet, dated 1913 and marked with the Canadian C/Arrow property mark.2014-09-28T18:45:58+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/09/16/canadian-manufacture-of-the-rota-trailer/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc07368.jpgDSC07368https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ram_cover_small.jpgram_cover_smallYou can read more about the Ram tank by ordering the author's book "Canada's Pride" available from Service Publicationshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/scan0015-1.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/scan0014.jpgscan0014https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_0028.jpgCanadian-made Rota-trailer. Note the DND number 42-1-8283https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_0030.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_0029.jpg2014-09-28T17:13:10+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/09/07/staghound-rocket-launcher/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pa-166388.jpgPA-166388https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pa-166387.jpgPA-166387https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pa-166385.jpgPA-166385https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pa-166384.jpgPA-166384https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pa-166383.jpgPA-166383https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pa-166382.jpgPA-166382https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pa-166381.jpgPA-166381https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pa-166389.jpgPA-166389https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/report-on-half-track.jpgReport on Half TrackPhotographs of 4 CAB’s half-track mounted rocket launcher from First Canadian Army’s Weapons Technical Staff Officer Major A.G. Sangster.s report.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/xii-dragoons-staghound-rl-11-44a1.jpgXII Dragoons Staghound RL 11 44aPhotographs from First Canadian Army’s Weapons Technical Staff Officer Major Sangster’s report showing the rails fitted to a XII Manitoba Dragoons Staghound.The vehicle bares the tac sign of the HQ Company] 2014-09-15T23:44:31+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/07/31/albertas-volunteer-veterans-reserve/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/kerrr-hf-01-952_det.jpgKerrr HF-01-952_detAnother example of a VVR armband. The rank structure remains unknown. Courtesy Allan and Sharon Kerr, HF-01-952_dethttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cfsc-cover-option-2a.jpgCFSC cover option 2aField Service caps of the VVR, as well as other volunteers and veterans groups are covered in "The Canadian Field Service Cap" to be published in September, 2014, by Service Publicationshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/marway-2.jpgmarway 2The basic VVR armband, manufactured by the Northwestern Manufacturing Co., and featuring a sinmple black cotton band with silk-screened lettering. The armband is joined by two elastic bands at the rear. Courtesy Marway Militariahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/g10971-cropped-vvr.jpgG10971 cropped VVROne of the few photos showing a group of VVR volunteers. Courtesy J.J. Boultonhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/canvas1.jpgcanvas1Letter of appointment to a volunteer.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/vvr.jpgVVRThe VVR cap emulated the army's field service cap in design but was manufactured with the most economical material. These armband variants display VVR ranks but no documentation has been located to identify the various rank grades.2014-09-14T23:59:41+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/09/07/6x6-artillery-tractor/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/secret20wpns20cover7.jpgsecret%20wpns%20cover7For more information on the Canadian experimental projects order "Secret Weapons of the Canadian Army" from Service Publicationshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4851.jpgFILE4851The third, and last, vehicle built in the series. This one was built as a SP mount to transport the Inglis 20 mm Quad AA gun. Canadian Army policy on the types of AA guns deemed acceptable for overseas use saw this gun. MilArt photo archives become redundant and the vehicle found itself without a cause. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4849.jpgFILE4849https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4848.jpgFILE4848https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4564.jpgFILE4564Although lower the 6x6 provided sufficient space for the 6-pounder gun crew. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4456.jpgFILE4456The 6x6 was also used as a trial tower for the trails of the 25-pdr MARS gun. See article. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4429.jpgFILE44296-pdr towing trials. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4428.jpgFILE4428https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/6x6-6-pdr.jpg6x6 6-pdrThis is the second vehicle built and one of two sent overseas for testing. Here it takes part in trials to find a suitable tractor for the 6-pdr anti-tank gun. Here it is shown negotiating the long ascent - a trial segment it ultimately failed. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/6x6.jpg6x6The first vehicle, shown here with a cargo holder attached to the front bumper. MilArt photo archives2014-09-14T14:45:45+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/09/07/canadian-second-world-war-mortar-development-projects/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4890.jpgFILE4890Lightened base-plate for a 3-inch mortar, side view, June 1944.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4888.jpgFILE4888A comparison of a reinforced base plate of a 3-inch Mortar Mk.II with that of an Italian 81-mm Stokes Brandt mortar taken in August 1943.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4886.jpgFILE4886Fitting the barrel extension to a modified 3-inch mortar.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4879.jpgFILE4879Lightened base-plate for a 3-inch mortar, under-side, June 1944.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4877.jpgFILE4877Lightened base-plate for a 3-inch mortar, socket side up, June 1944.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4868.jpgFILE4868A design for a lightweight 3-inch mortar base-plate made from high tensile steel.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file4859.jpgFILE4859The “fish-tailed”120mm mortar bomb, which unsuccessfully tried to correct the ammunition shortcomings of the Canadian 120mm mortar.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/file0709.jpgFILE0709A 3-inch mortar with a barrel extension, compared to regular mortar.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dhh0079.jpgDHH0079A rear view of the Canadian 120mm mortar.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dhh0078.jpgDHH0078A front view of the Canadian 120mm mortar.2014-09-07T18:03:09+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/09/06/churchill-tank-explosive-device-trials-and-the-calgary-regiment/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/churchill-cover2.jpgChurchill cover2To read the fascinating story of Canadian use of the Churchill tank order this book at http://www.serviepub.comhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-e.jpgphoto EThree (of six) Churchill tanks of The Calgary Regiment, at Whitley, Surrey. The “Churchill with Bangalore Torpedoes” is fitted to the furthest tank, while in the centre, a Churchill Mark IV tank, is fitted with the “Onion” explosive device. On the nearest tank, a Churchill Mark III tank, of No. 11 Troop, “C” Squadron, is the framework of the “Onion” explosive device, to which no explosives have been fitted. Note the outward-facing leg in the centre on the right side of the photo, which would be attached to the top right-hand corner of an “Onion” explosive device framework that is fitted to a tank that is not in the photo. Source: MilArt photo archive.2014-09-06T14:56:09+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/09/03/paul-a-mayer-obe-gm-cd/2017-06-10T21:13:50+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/08/24/the-design-implementation-and-wear-of-the-canadian-infantry-corps-patch/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/image-4.jpgimage 4https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/image-5.jpgFIG 5 - The full title, as approved by National Defence Headquarters.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/image-6.jpgFIG 6 - Printed and embroidered titles, manufactured in the UK, to CMHQ’s design and worn overseas.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/image-7.jpgFIG 7 - 7 - Following dissatisfaction with the original patch due to its size and that it soiled quickly, the lower ‘tab’ of the patch was removed fro the ‘shield’ and worn on its own.2014-09-03T01:39:13+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/08/30/allied-trials-to-counteract-panzerfaust-attacks/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/panzerfaust-report-1.jpgPanzerfaust report 1Sherman prior to trials.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/panzerfaust-in-screen.jpgpanzerfaust in screenPanzerfaust projectile caught up in screen.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/rear-view-showiung-spacing-of-screen.jpgRear view showiung spacing of screenA rear view showing the spacing of the double-meshed screen.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/add-on-track-protection-4.jpgAdd on track protection 4These photographs illustrate the lengths to which tank crew would go in using spare tracks, from whatever source,in their search for extra protection against German shaped-charge and high velocity rounds.]https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/panzerfaust-screens-3.jpgPanzerfaust screens 3https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/panzerfaust-screen-6.jpgPanzerfaust screen 6Here the Panzerfaust has struck low, blowing off the screen and penetrating the hullhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/full-side-view-of-screen-as-fitted-for-trials.jpgFull side view of screen as fitted for trialsA general view of how the screen protection was fitted for the trial.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/panzerfaust-screens-6.jpgPanzerfaust screens 6Here the Panzerfaust has struck low, blowing off the screen and penetrating the hullhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/screen-used-by-germans-on-pzkpfw-iv-as-light-spaced-armour.jpgScreen used by Germans on PzKpfw IV as light spaced armourThe Germans also used mesh screens, the so-called Thoma Schürtzen, but their main intent was to protect the tank’s undercarriage from anti-tank rifle fire.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/panzerfaust-60-warhead.jpgPanzerfaust 60 warheadAn inert Panzerfaust 60 in the author`s collection, showing the complete round, and the actual fin-stabilized war-head2014-09-01T04:39:50+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/08/28/the-priest-kangaroo-armoured-personnel-carrier-in-canadian-service-7-august-to-30-september-1944/2022-12-01T16:43:04+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/08/16/canadian-tracked-jeep-willys/2014-08-21T15:34:27+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/03/07/basic-organization-of-the-canadian-infantry-rifle-battalion-on-overseas-service-during-the-second-world-war/2014-08-13T01:49:38+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/08/10/pre-war-vehicle-numbering-of-the-canadian-army/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/markings11.jpgmarkings11https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/markings10.jpgmarkings10A 1935 Phaeton. Although this looks more suitable to its role as a roadster it was actually used as a field car. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/markings9.jpgmarkings9An ambulance with RCASC markings. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/markings8.jpgmarkings8Earlier markings for truck number 2 of B Battery, 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/markings7.jpgmarkings7The red-painted "B" marking is evident in this 1937 photo of Canadian anti-aircraft towers. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/markings6.jpgmarkings6The second 1935 armoured car. Note the "A" classification. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/markings5.jpgmarkings5The same car as above but now with the new numbering style. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/markings4.jpgmarkings41935 armoured car showing the early mark. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/markings3.jpgmarkings3Technical drawing prepared to show the proper method of marking. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/markings01a.jpgmarkings01aA close-up of the Vulcan. The marking shows the truck belongs to the Mechanized Wheeled Experimental Establishment and was the 19,825th vehicle purchased. MilArt photo archives2014-08-11T03:17:17+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/08/04/the-british-cruiser-tank-mark-v-covenanter-a13-mark-iii-in-service-with-the-canadian-army-overseas/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/new-photo-11.jpgnew photo 11An overhead view of a Covenanter I, in British service, bearing British War Department number T18703, which was built under Contract number T.7219, by English Electric Valve Co., showing the driver’s hatch in the closed position, and the turret full-width top hatch, in the open position. The three small external stowage bins, on the left-side of the turret, each held two 100 round drums of .303-inch ammunition, for the anti-aircraft/ground defence, .303-inch Bren light machine gun. The long bin on the right-side of the turret, was for the stowage of the .303-inch Bren light machine gun, when not in use. The marking on the front left-side of the turret, is that of the British Royal Armoured Corps Gunnery School, which was located at Lulworth Camp, Dorset. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-11.jpgphoto 11An unidentified Covenanter I, of Headquarters, 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade, taking part in the filming of ‘Ten Tips for Tackling Tanks,’ with its turret fully traversed to the rear, moving away from the camera. Note the auxiliary fuel tank, mounted on the exterior of the rear hull, which had a capacity of 33 gallons, and was connected to the main fuel system, but could be jettisoned from the tank in an emergency. Also, of note, are the various stowage bins, that can be seen across the rear deck, and running along the top of the right-side track guard. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-10.jpgphoto 10Another view of T18368, while taking part in the filming of ‘Ten Tips for Tackling Tanks.’ The ‘F2,’ in the centre of the nose plate, directly below the headlamp, indicates, that this tank is the number two tank of the ‘Fighting Group’ (commonly referred to as the ‘Fighting Troop’) of the brigade headquarters, with the other three tanks bearing the markings ‘F1,’ ‘F3,’ and ‘F4,’ respectively. To the left of the ‘F2’ marking, can be seen the Arm of Service marking (‘171’) of the brigade headquarters, as explained earlier. The marking that appears above left, of the Arm of Service marking, is that of the Formation sign (by which the formation that the unit operating the vehicle belonged to, was identified), used by the 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade, from mid August 1941 to mid October 1942, which consisted of a gold or yellow maple leaf centred on an eight-inch by ten-inch square black background, with a black left-facing image of a ram superimposed centrally on the maple leaf. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-9.jpgphoto 9T18368, a Covenanter I, which was issued to Headquarters, 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade, on 5 August 1941, taking part in the filming of a British Military Training Film, entitled ‘Ten Tips for Tackling Tanks,’ in the fall of 1941, for which the crew is dressed as a German tank crew. The Covenanter driver’s compartment was notably cramped, as is illustrated here, note, there isn’t too much room between the driver, who is leaning on the folded down hinged front section, and the hinged two-piece rear section, of his hatch. Note the short pipe, on the turret side, just behind the driver, this was for the barrel of the anti-aircraft/ground defence .303-inch Bren light machine gun, to rest on when connected to its Lakeman anti-aircraft mount (a portion of which is visible), when not in use. The number ‘2,’ which appears midway along the turret side, indicates, that this is the number two tank of brigade headquarters (see the next caption for details). Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-8.jpgphoto 8A Covenanter IV, of Headquarters, 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade, passing troops of an unidentified Canadian unit, while on exercise, somewhere in the United Kingdom. Source: MilArt photo archive.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-7.jpgphoto 7Front view of a Covenanter IV, of Headquarters, 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade, armed with the 2-pounder Ordnance Quick Firing gun, and co-axial .7.92-millimetre Besa machine gun. The barrel of the anti-aircraft/ground defence .303-inch Bren light machine gun, connected to the Lakeman anti-aircraft mount, can be seen, just above the driver’s right shoulder, and behind it, the spotlight, which was standard on British tanks of the period, and in the case of the Covenanter, was mounted on the right-side of the turret. The number ‘171,’ which appears on the right-front track guard, is the Arm of Service marking, by which vehicles belonging to Headquarters, 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade, were identified, from August 1941 to May 1943. This Arm of Service marking, consisted of the number ‘171,’ in white, centrally located on a horizontally divided blue over brown coloured square. The white square, directly below the headlamp housing, is the centre portion, of the ‘Armoured Fighting Vehicle Recognition Sign,’ which was used as a form of “National Identification” marking for British and Canadian armoured fighting vehicles, of the period. It consisted of a 10-inch high by 18-inch wide rectangle, which was divided vertically into three 6-inch wide red/white/red strips. Source: MilArt photo archive.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-6.jpgphoto 6A Covenanter Close Support, bearing British War Department number T7117, which was built under the initial contract for 100 production vehicles (Contract No. T.6931), as a standard production Covenanter I, by London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company, which since production, was converted to a Covenanter Close Support, by the replacement of the 2-pounder Ordnance Quick Firing gun, with that of a 3-inch Howitzer Ordnance Quick Firing gun, and the retention of the co-axial 7.92-millimetre Besa machine gun. Note the turret full-width top hatch, in the open position, and the driver’s hatch, consisting of a hinged two piece rear section and a small hinged front section, which is folded down in the open position. Also of note, on the right side of the turret, is the Lakeman anti-aircraft mount, with the anti-aircraft/ground defence .303-inch Bren light machine gun connected to it. This particular tank, is seen here in British service with ‘A’ Squadron, 15th/19th The King’s Royal Hussars, 9th Armoured Division, in the fall of 1941. Source: IWM (H 15182)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-5.jpgphoto 5A general view of Covenanter tanks at various stages of production on the assembly line of a factory, somewhere in the United Kingdom, 1941. Source: IWM (P 174).https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-4.jpgphoto 4An example of the Liberty V12-cylinder 340-horsepower gasoline engine. Note the height and slimness of this engine, as compared to the flat and spread-out nature of the Meadows Flat 12-cylinder 300-horsepower engine. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-3.jpgphoto 3An illustration of the front end view of the Meadows Flat 12-cylinder 300-horsepower gasoline engine, taken from the 1941 First Edition of the Tank, Cruiser Mark V Instruction Book, as prepared by London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company. Source: authors’ collection.2014-08-05T23:55:07+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/08/04/vehicle-markings-of-the-canadian-expeditionary-force/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/kelly-springfield-21a.jpgKelly Springfield 21aThis Kelly Springfield shows a trefoil signifying that it is from a Supply Column. The sign is carried on the cab roof as well as on the side. The "Canada" is unofficial while the meaning of the "Roads" plate is unknown.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/file4779.jpgFILE4779Another 1st Canadian Division vehicle, this one marked to an ammunition park. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/file4777.jpgFILE4777Another Supply Column vehcile but with a cab-roof plate showing that it is from the 1st Canadian Division. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc07038.jpgDSC07038Note the "C-Two" identification plate, shown here above the cowl on the nearest truck, and attached to the cab roof on the others, MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/aarchives-may-18-2012-ww-1-495.jpgaArchives May 18 2012 WW 1 495As the war progressed vehcile markings were further refined. This scheme, specific to the Canadian Engineers, was introduced in late August 1918. The format has a plain triangle for Brigade HQs and the addition of a vertical bar for each Battalion. The other devices identify the specific Division. MilArt photo archives https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/aarchives-may-18-2012-ww-1-454.jpgaArchives May 18 2012 WW 1 454Following the designs suggested for the higher formations instructions followed for marking vehicles in lower formations. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/aarchives-may-18-2012-ww-1-092.jpgaArchives May 18 2012 WW 1 092Official drawing of the 2nd Canadian Division's "C-Two" mark. This copied the division's battle patch as worn by officers.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/aarchives-may-18-2012-ww-1-086.jpgaArchives May 18 2012 WW 1 086The first vehicle marking instructions were issued by the War Office and included the major formations as well as Commonwealth troops. MilArt photo archives2016-05-22T06:42:07+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/07/29/recruit-armbands-of-the-canadian-army/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/armband-rrc-ethan-childs-owner.jpgArmband RRC Ethan Childs ownerThe Royal Regiment of Canada, flocked printing on felt. Courtesy Ethan Childshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/qor01.jpgqor01The Queen's Own Rifles shown here include a sergeant wearing a variation with smaller lettering and sergeant's chevrons. These were worn from January to June 1940, when uniforms were withdrawn for re-issue to units which had 'gone active'. Courtesy QOR Museum.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_6292.jpgIMG_6292https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_6291.jpgIMG_6291QOR armband manufactured of quality rifle green Melton wool. Courtesy QOR museumhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cwac02.jpgCWAC02CWAC armband consisting of die-cut lettering sewn to a quality Melton wool armband with khaki lining. Courtesy the late Doug Townendhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image22.jpgImage2 lads heenoldinh adianomen'srmy Cops and are waiting issue of the newly designed uniform. Although no documentation has been located, the use of a common style, and the quantity required, lead the author to believe that this was an official army initiative. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rcr-armbnd-bill-a.jpgrcr armbnd bill aPlain armband of The Royal Canadian Regiment. Black silk-screened on tan cotton. B.Alexander © 2014. Image may not be used without express permission.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ont-regt-2nd-bn-armband-bill-a.jpgont regt 2nd bn armband bill a2nd Bn, Ontario Regiment. Courtesy B. Alexander © 2014. Image may not be used without express permission.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cdn-fusiliers-armband-recruit-bill-a.jpgcdn fusiliers armband recruit bill aCanadian Fusiliers. Black silk-screened on natural cotton. This is one of the few that includes an image in addition to lettering. Courtesy B. Alexander © 2014. Image may not be used without express permission.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/black-watch-tartan-armband-bill-a.jpgblack watch tartan armband bill a2014-07-30T12:58:15+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/07/27/the-macadam-shovel-innovation-or-folly/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/shovel2.jpgshovel2Top, The MacAdam shovel with the short handle pivoted for carry. The spike was meant to support the shield but this proved impractical and the hole was found to be too low to permit accurate sighting. Bottom, With the handle in battery for digging.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/e0000003011.jpge000000301Correspondence on the ultimate disposal of the shovels. Library and Archives Canada e000000301https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/macadam-shovel2.jpgMacadam shovel2Demonstrating the MacAdeam to the Minister of Defence and Staff officers at Connaught Range, Ottawa. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sam_hughes_holding_the_mcadam_shovel.jpgSam_Hughes_holding_the_McAdam_shovelSir Samuel Hughes holding a MacAdam Shield Shovel. PA-202396https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/patt15.jpgpatt15Oliver Pattern equiment with the MacAdam shovel strapped on as an after-thought.2014-07-28T23:12:57+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/06/25/pipers-distinctions-in-the-regiment-of-canadian-guards/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cdn-gds-piper-badges.jpgCDn Gds piper badgesAlthough the first pattern badge (left) was that approved by the Queen, the second pattern (right) was more in keeping with the actual regimental badge. Courtesy Bruce Grahamhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn67462.jpgDSCN6746Proposed belt buckle. The size was fond too mall to properly cover the gap between the doublet and the kilt and was made larger in 1959.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn67461.jpgDSCN6746https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn7256.jpgDSCN7256Drawing of the proposed badge to be worn on the feather bonnet by pipers, as approved by the Queen. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn6748.jpgDSCN6748army Headquarters drawing of the suggested cantle. The whole item, as with other badges and distinctions, were to be of polished white metal.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn6747.jpgDSCN6747The proposed kilt pin. There is no evidence that this unique item was ever acquired by the regiment.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn6746.jpgProposed belt buckle. The size was fond too mall to properly cover the gap between the doublet and the kilt and was made larger in 1959.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn6745.jpgDSCN6745https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc04750.jpgDSC04750The cantles do not appear to have badges and the brooch buckles are plain.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc04749.jpgDSC047492014-07-24T02:30:39+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/07/22/the-saga-of-the-insignia-of-the-31st-alta-recce-regt/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image002.jpgimage002The first pattern shoulder title, regimentally procured. Note the two piece construction and flat topped “3”. Author’s collection, not to be used without permission. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image001.jpgimage001A sergeant of the 31st (ALTA) RECCE REGT wearing the first pattern shoulder title, the Pacific Command formation sign, with imposed blue over red circle, and the 19th Alberta Dragoons cap badge on his sergeant’s chevrons. Author's collection. May not be used without permission.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image003.jpgimage003The second pattern title made by Stanley A.Grant Toronto. One piece construction with an embroidered white border. Note the rounded "3". Author’s collection, not to be used without permission. 2017-06-17T20:28:22+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/07/07/insignia-of-no-9-elementary-flight-training-school/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cam-harrod-8a.jpgCam Harrod 8aEFTS Cap badge. On the right is Instructor Charlie Harrod, circa 1943. Cam Harrod collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cam-harrod-6.jpgCam Harrod 6EFTS shoulder insignia. Cam Harrod collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cam-harrod-5.jpgCam Harrod 5Engineering apprentice badge worn by #9 EFTS, St Catharines. Cam Harrod collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cam-harrod-4.jpgCam Harrod 4ID Bracelet. Note the incorporation of the '9' at the top of the wings. Cam Harrod collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cam-harrod-3.jpgCam Harrod 3A stylized "9" emulating the First World War Observers badge. This was worn by non-flying personnel. Cam Harrod collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cam-harrod-1.jpgCam Harrod 1Opening day at #9 EFTS with Instructor Charlie Harrod in the middle. Cam Harrod collection Note that the uniforms lack any insignia as they were not designed yet https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/closeup.jpgcloseupClose-up of the wings worn by non-training staff. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/staff.jpgStaffStaff of No.9 EFTS at St. Catharines. Note that there are no Engineering staff included in this photo. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/pmr75-368a.jpgPMR75-368aF. Pattison, Manager of the school and A. Parsons, Secretary-Treasurer. Note the unique wings worn by these two individuals. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/montage-sctc-flight.jpgMontage SCTC FlightFlight staff insignia specific to the St Catharine's Flight Training School. MilArt photo archives2014-07-20T17:40:14+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/07/14/part-2-the-infantry-tank-mark-ii-matilda-ii-a12-in-service-with-the-canadian-army-overseas/2014-07-16T02:32:43+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/07/15/part-3-the-infantry-tank-mark-ii-matilda-ii-a12-in-service-with-the-canadian-army-overseas/2014-09-10T19:17:20+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/07/13/part-1-the-infantry-tank-mark-ii-matilda-ii-a12-in-service-with-the-canadian-army-overseas/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/part-3-photo-no-7.jpgPart 3 - Photo No. 7View of the twin Leyland 6-cylinder diesel engines that were used in the Mark IIA* Matilda III, and in the Mark IIA* Matilda III Close Support, as used by the Canadian Army Overseas. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/part-3-photo-no-6.jpgPart 3 - Photo No. 6View of the twin AEC 6-cylinder diesel engines that were used in the Mark IIA Matilda II, as used by the Canadian Army Overseas. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/part-3-photo-no-5.jpgPart 3 - Photo No. 5Front view of T10253, a Mark IIA* Matilda III, during a ‘Tank Hunting’ demonstration with a platoon of the 3rd Canadian Divisional Infantry Reinforcement Unit, in the vicinity of Headley, Hampshire, on 9 October 1941. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/part-3-photo-no-4.jpgPart 3 - Photo No. 4Left-hand side view of T10253, a Mark IIA* Matilda III, barring the markings of “C” Squadron Headquarters, the Calgary Regiment (the ‘F’ within a circle on the turret side, just below the turret lifting eye), during a ‘Tank Hunting’ demonstration with a platoon of the 3rd Canadian Divisional Infantry Reinforcement Unit, in the vicinity of Headley, Hampshire, on 9 October 1941. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/part-3-photo-no-3.jpgPart 3 - Photo No. 3On 4 November 1941, the Calgary Regiment was detailed to send a Mark IIA* Matilda III tank, to Grayshott, Hampshire, to have various pictures taken for the British War Office. While involved in this task, this unidentified tank suffered a track breakage, to the delight of the photographers. The marking, which appears on the lower-left corner of the nose plate, is the formation marking, that was used to identify vehicles of the 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade, at this time. This formation sign was a gold or yellow maple leaf centred on a black background square, with a black left-facing image of a ram superimposed centrally on the maple leaf. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/part-3-photo-no-2.jpgPart 3 - Photo No. 2A rear view of T29826, a Mark IIA* Matilda III Close Support tank, of “A” Squadron Headquarters, the Calgary Regiment. The number ‘175,’ that appears on the plate mounted on the right-rear track guard, is the Arm of Service marking, by which the Calgary Regiment’s vehicles were identified throughout the period of the Second World War. For the Calgary Regiment, the Arm of Service marking, was a horizontally divided blue over brown coloured square, with the superimposed, centrally located three digit number ‘175,’ in white. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/part-3-photo-no-1.jpgPart 3 - Photo No. 1T29826, a Mark IIA* Matilda III Close Support tank, named ALBERTA, of “A” Squadron Headquarters, the Calgary Regiment, which was taken-on-charge of the Canadian Army Overseas on 24 September 1941. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/part-2-photo-no-8.jpgPart 2 - Photo No. 8As mentioned at the end of Part 1, the Mark IIA Matilda II (powered by twin AEC diesel engines), and the Mark IIA* Matilda III (powered by twin Leyland diesel engines), could only be identified as such from the rear, by the simple fact, that the Mark IIA Matilda II had only had one exhaust pipe running down the left side of the engine deck, while the Mark IIA* Matilda III had an exhaust pipe running down each side of the engine deck. As can be seen in this photo, other then the exhaust pipe(s), both the Mark IIA Matilda II, and the Mark IIA* Matilda III were identical in appearance when viewed from the front. The top image is of a Mark IIA Matilda II (Source: IWM (KID 782)), while the bottom image, is of a Mark IIA* Matilda III (Source: IWM (MH 9264)).https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/part-2-photo-no-7.jpgPart 2 - Photo No. 7Right-hand side view of T10159, RINGER, a Mark IIA* Matilda III, of Battalion Headquarters, the Calgary Regiment, during a demonstration of ‘Tank Hunting’ with a platoon of the 3rd Canadian Divisional Infantry Reinforcement Unit, in the vicinity of Headley, Hampshire, on 9 October 1941. Source: authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/part-2-photo-no-6.jpgPart 2 - Photo No. 6A Mark IIA* Matilda III of the Calgary Regiment, barring the War Department number T10159, which was taken-on charge of the Canadian Army Overseas, and issued to the Calgary Regiment, on 14 July 1941. Although not visible, this tank was named RINGER, and served with Battalion Headquarters of the Calgary Regiment, until being withdrawn from Canadian service and returned to the British on 1 December 1941. Source: MilArt photo archive.2014-07-15T01:52:57+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/10/05/a-cavalry-helmet-to-the-6th-canadian-cavalry-regt-hussars/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/h-bunnett-6-hussars.jpgThe details of the uniform can be clearly seen in this print by Henry Richard S. Bunnett (1845-1910), a British artist who resided in Canada from 1885 to 1889.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bonhams-lot-161a.jpgThe helmet, circa 1880, is of white metal construction. Across the front seam a decorative gilt band of olive leaves and a band of oak leaves conceals the rear seam. A plain gilt chain backed with leather and attached to the helmet with gilt rosettes. The plume is attached to the helmet through a gilt spike resting on a plain quatrefoil.2014-07-14T02:38:06+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/07/08/insignia-of-the-canadian-forces-joint-space-support-team-2001-2004/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image21.jpgimage2Directorate of Space Development (aka D Space D) full colour patch. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image11.jpgimage1Subdued pattern of the D Space D patch as worn on the right sleeve. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image31.jpgimage3Subdued version of the team patch. This was worn on the left sleeve. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/fig-2-and-3.jpgFig 2 and 3Author's notebook doodles that led to the final design. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/fig-6.jpgFig 6The brassard worn with the subdued badge by team members when on Ops and in CadPat. When the team switched to flight suits the badge was changed to a pattern with Velcro backing. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/fig-7.jpgFig 7Team members attend a briefing. The subdued pattern is shown in wear. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/fig-6a.jpgFig 6ahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/fig-1.jpgFig 1THe JSST insignia with D Space D’s own directorate logo was also designed by author, in 1999, while serving at NDHQ. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image4.jpgimage42014-07-09T14:19:32+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/11/04/the-carrier-churchill-3-inch-gun-mk-i/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-3.jpgAn image of the Carrier, Churchill, 3-inch Gun Mk I, showing the front of the large fixed box-type superstructure, that replaced the turret. Note the open aperture in the left upper corner of the front plate directly above the driver’s aperture, for the No. 33 sighting telescope and the location of the 3-inch, 20-hundredweight high velocity anti-aircraft gun, in the front plate. Also visible, on the turret roof to the right of the open aperture for the No. 33 sighting telescope, is the external triple-vane sight that was provided for the crew commander, so that he could bring the driver into rough alignment with the target. Source: author’s collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-4.jpgIn this right side view, it can be seen, that in appearance, the Carrier, Churchill, 3-inch Gun Mk I resembled a standard Churchill Mk III tank, but without the turret. Note the large fixed box-type superstructure, which housed the main fighting compartment, with the gun mounted low down at the front to the left of the driver’s position. As can be seen, the hull sides retained the square escape doors (with circular pistol port) of the Churchill Mk III, the tracks were fully covered, and the engine air intake louvres (on the hull sides) had the opening on top. The anti-aircraft mounting for the .303-inch Bren (Mk I) machine gun, can be seen stowed just above the circular pistol port in the vertical side plate of the superstructure. Also, of note, in this photo, the 3-inch gun, is at full elevation, the position it would be locked in when the Carrier was travelling, in order to prevent damage to the gun. Source: author’s collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-5.jpgIn this view of S31273R, details of the left side of the Carrier, Churchill, 3-inch Gun Mk I, can be seen. The external triple-vane sight, which was provided for the crew commander, is clearly visible on the turret roof. Source: author’s collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-6.jpgIn this external stowage sketch, the circular pistol port, in both the square escape door, and the vertical side plate of the superstructure, can be seen, along with the hinged door fitted in the rear vertical plate, and the hinged double door hatch fitted in the roof, which acted as the commander’s cupola, forward of which is located the external triple-vane sight that was provided for the crew commander. Note the external auxiliary fuel tank, on the rear plate, which carried an additional 32.5 gallons of fuel. This auxiliary tank was connected to the main fuel system, but could be jettisoned from the tank in an emergency. Source: author’s collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-7.jpgAn interior stowage sketch, looking forward from the rear of the fighting compartment. Note the location of the No. 19 wireless (radio) set, in the upper-left hand corner of the fighting compartment. Source: author’s collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-8.jpgAn interior stowage sketch, looking to the rear of the fighting compartment. Note the stowage for the 16 high explosive rounds, in the two bins which were painted red, and the stowage of armour piercing rounds, on the left and right, and the loader’s seat, in front of the left-hand high explosive round been. Source: author’s collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-1.jpgThe initial contract card for Contract No. T.2787, dated 25 July 1941, for 100 (later amended to 50) Tanks, A22, “Special Type” (Carrier, Churchill, 3-inch Gun, Mk I), that was placed with Vauxhall Motors Ltd. Also recorded on the card, is the block of Census Numbers assigned , S31273 - S31321, along with the completion date of 2 November 1942. Source: author’s collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-2.jpgThe contract card for Contract No. T.11614, under which Vauxhall sub-contracted out the assembly to Beyer, Peacock & Company, Ltd of Manchester, for 49 Tanks, A22, “Special Type” (Carrier, Churchill, 3-inch Gun, Mk I), with reference to the initial Contract No. T.2787, again showing the block of Census Numbers assigned , S31273 - S31321, along with the completion date of 2 November 1942. Source: author’s collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/churchill-cover2.jpgChurchill cover2For more information on the Churchill tank and its use by the Canadian Army is available in the author’s book, published by Service Publications at www.servicepub.com. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/h-028352.jpgH-0283522014-07-03T02:43:06+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/07/02/british-medical-research-council-mrc-body-armour-in-canadian-use/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/assaultvest_small.jpgassault vest front cover 11 dec 2014.qxp"Assault Vests" by Ed Storey is now available from Service Publications at www.servicepub.com https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mrc-body-armour.jpgMRC Body Armour. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/216-8-stretcher-bearer-of-black-watch-rhr.jpg216-8 Stretcher Bearer of Black Watch (RHR)Stretcher Bearer of Black Watch (RHR), Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/244-23-detail-photograph-of-mrc-body-armour-from-_.jpgDetail Photograph of MRC Body Armour. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mrc-body-armour-front-1.jpgMRC Body Armour - front. Author's collection https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mrc-body-armour-rear-1.jpgMRC Body Armour - interior. Author's collection https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mrc-armour-montage.jpgMRC armour montage2014-07-26T22:18:51+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/06/22/canadian-military-pioneers-in-the-great-war/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2.jpg2Canadian pioneers splitting logs for use in trenches. August, 1917.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1.jpeg1Memorial to 1st Canadian Pioneers, Somme. January 1918.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/3.jpg3 Canadian Pioneers laying trench mats over mud. Battle of Passchendaele. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/123-and-124.jpg123 and 124Badges of the 123rd and 124th Batalions which were converted to Pioneer battalions. Courtesy http://www.britishbadgeforum.comhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pioneer-posters.jpgpioneer postersRecruiting posters produced by the 5th Pioneer Battalion, CEF.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pioneer-badges.jpgpioneer badgesBadges of the 1st to 6th Pioneer Battalions, CEF. Courtesy http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/2015-11-10T17:45:28+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/03/19/basic-organization-of-a-canadian-armoured-regiment/2023-05-31T12:47:52+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/03/18/queens-own-rifles-dress-and-insignia-of-other-ranks-during-the-second-world-war/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image035.jpgimage035https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image0331.jpgimage033QOR Holland 1945 – QOR Museum Photo https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image0261.jpgimage026QORofC canvas insignia – Graham Humphrey Collection https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image024a.jpgimage024aRfn Jim Wilkins “Invasion boots” - Rfn Jim Wilkins Collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image021a.jpgimage021aCanadian made 1944 Left, Beret with QOR badge and backing. Right, British-made Mk III “Turtle shell” helmet with Canadian helmet net, scrim and field dressing. Graham Humphrey Collection https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image017a.jpgimage017aLeft, QOR Officer looking over the channel . Right, QOR Sgt in Holland 1945. QOR Museum Photo https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image012a.jpgimage012aQOR Helmet Decal seen here in 1942 – QOR Museum Photo https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image0101.jpgimage010QOR in Newfoundland 1940 – Rfn Jim Wilkins Personal Photohttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image0091.jpgimage009https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image007a.jpgimage007a2014-03-18T15:40:30+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/02/23/no-1-no-2-canadian-army-university-courses/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/fabric-of-war-cover-b.jpgFabric of War cover The author is currently researching the use and authorizations of shoulder titles in the Canadian Army. Service Publications looks forward to pubishing this definitive reference in the near future.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/no-2-canadian-army-course-yellow-on-blue-melton.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/no-2-canadian-army-course-yellow-green-melton.jpgEmbroidered No 2 CAUC titles. Top, scarlet embroidery on yellow. University not identified. Bottom title. This pattern, in yellow on dark green has been identified as the generic No 2 course title.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/no-2-canadian-army-course-red-on-yellow-melton.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/no-2-canadian-army-course-oyster-on-maroon-melton.jpgEmbroidered No 2 CAUC titles. Chain link stitch oyster on green, silver on maroon. Universities not identifiedhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/no-2-canadian-army-course-green-melton.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/no-2-canadian-army-course-flocked.jpgFlocked titles for University of Toronto No 1 and No 2 CAUC's."https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/no-1-canadian-army-course-flocked.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/canadian-army-course-white-on-red-flocked-felt.jpgNo number, flocked white on scarlet. It has been suggested that this title was worn by the instructional cadrehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/no-2-cauc-red-flock.jpgNo 2 CAUC yellow embroidered on blue felt, and No 2 CAUC flocked (sprayed) on red felt. Universities not identified2014-02-25T03:53:49+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/01/22/the-mobile-armoured-rotating-carriage-marc/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pict0131.jpgMy beautiful picturehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pict0133.jpgMy beautiful picturehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pict0130.jpgMy beautiful picturehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pict0128.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mar-13a.jpgMAR 13ahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/file4534.jpgFILE4534https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/file4469.jpgFILE4469https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/file4470.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/file4467.jpgFILE4467https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/file4465.jpgFILE44652017-03-03T21:54:39+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/01/18/identity-discs-in-the-canadian-army/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p1020409.jpgExample of the two-disc era as issued during the First World War in the CEF. Courtesy Alistair Taylorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/regt_numbers-cover.jpgA listing of Regimental numbers used on identity discs from prewar to Unification. Available from Service Publications at www.servicepub.comhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/alex-itenson.jpgPostwar pattern displaying officer's service number. This marking style was siperceded with unification and the use of Social Insurance Numbers. Courtesy Alex Itensonhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/scan00091.jpgCF pattern disc issued by the RCMP to Canadian poice officers deployed on overseas police missions. This disc is to a civilian Public Servant and in lieu of an RCMP Regimental Number, the employees personnel number is used. Note that, by policy, no religion is included on this 'CIVPOL' disc.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/scan00082.jpgCF pattern disc issued to Canadian government employees deployed to Afghanistan. The top line exhibits the persons Public Service paylist number and the last line reads "CDN CIV CDN". Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/scan0007a.jpgThe final style was decided upon in early 1945 but was put on hold after VJ-day. The new disc was finally issued in time for use in Korea. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/scan0006b.jpgThe style used throughout the Second World War. Routine Orders allowed for a number of additional religious denominations to be inscribed. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/scan0006a.jpgBy the end of the First World War soldiers were issued with two discs - one of which remained with the body in case of death.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/scan0005b.jpgThe second pattern ID disc disposed of the rank as well as the smaller characters for both rank and Regiment - which required a second set of smaller stamps.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/scan0005a.jpgThe use of the soldier’s rank on the disc required that a new disc be issued with every promotion.2020-03-22T12:19:55+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/01/04/canadian-army-exercise-patches-2003-2006/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image007.jpgMembers of the composite 3 CER unit bridgelaying during Stalwart Guardian 2005. DND photo LC2005-026-087.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image006.jpgStalwart Guardian 2003. Members of 33 Light Infantry Battalion, including one soldier from the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, wearing a mixture of cadpat and combat dress. All wear the 33 LIB Stalwart Guardian patches. Credit: Department of National Defence photo.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image005.jpgStalwart Guardian 2003. A member of the Lorne Scots, wearing combat dress, with the 32 LIB patch on upside down. DND photohttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image004.jpgStalwart Guardian 2003. A member of the First Hussars wearing the 3 CAR patch. DND photo.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image003.jpgValiant Guardian 2006 Canadian Rangers patch.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image002.jpgStalwart Guardian / Valiant Guardian Observer / Controller patches. Note the different font size of the "S". The variation is likely attributed to two different years of the SG exercises. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image001.jpgA selection of Stalwart Guardian DZ patches.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image008.jpgimage0082014-01-04T17:56:46+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2014/01/02/early-badges-of-the-cadet-services/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1962ab1.jpgAn example of the "King's Cadet" badge, shown here in gilt. Image courtesy Peter Brydon.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1962ab.jpgAn example of the "King's Cadet" badge, shown here in gilt. Image courtesy Peter Brydon.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/first-badge.jpgMilitia & Defence drawing of the "King's Cadet" badge.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/second-badge.jpgProposals for a specific badge for CSCI Officers. M&D did not approve either design.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/single-badge.jpgThe first drawing of the "Canadianization" of the British badge.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_9760.jpgThe 1956 badge showing the ST. Edwards Crown and the modern (in 1956) Maple Leaf collar badges.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_9718.jpgThe approved M&D drawing of the Canadian 'King's Cadet" badge. It was Sam Hughes who insisted on the addition of the maple leaves.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_9708.jpgThe badge designed by CSCI officers in British Columbia and approved in July 1914.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cs-of-c-two-cap.jpgComparison of the badge initially approved for cadets and CSCI Officers, and the badge authorized for CS of C Officers2014-01-03T21:56:50+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/09/08/post-war-canadian-afv-helmets/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cda-cvc-mh-impact-liner-louis-garneau.jpgA prototype of the impact liner for the new Canadian Combat Vehicle Modular Helmethttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gentex-dh132-trial1.jpgGentex DH132 trialhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/racal-amphlivox-sth-trials1.jpgRacal Amphlivox STH trialshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gentex-dh132-trial.jpgGentex DH132 trialhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gentex-dh411-helicopter-helmet-shell.jpgGentex DH411 helicopter helmet shellhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/canadian-ambasador-to-bosnia-wearing-gentex-dh132a.jpgCanadian Ambassador to Bosnia wearing a Gentex DH132Ahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cda-combat-vehicle-crew-modular-helmet-prototype.jpgCDA Combat Vehicle Crew Modular Helmet prototypehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cdn-cvc-modular-helmet.jpgCdn CVC Modular helmethttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cg634-with-slimgard.jpgCG634 with Slimgardhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dh169a-right.jpgDH169A2013-12-22T17:00:28+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/09/07/canadian-second-world-war-tank-helmets/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/helmet-tank-leather.jpgoutside and inside views of the leather helmethttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/helmet-crash-tank-batallion-combined.jpgHelmet ,Crash, Tank Battalionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/helmet-tank-leather-out1.jpgHelmet Tank Leather outhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/helmet-crash-tank-batallion-in.jpgHelmet Crash Tank Batallion inhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/helmet-steel-rac.jpgHelmet, Steel, RAChttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/helmet-tank-leather-in.jpgHelmet Tank Leather inhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/a204155-v6.jpgBrigadier Hoffmeisterhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ram-pa206530-a33-7-july-1943.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cac-helmet-01.jpgCAC helmet 01https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cac-helmet.jpgHelmet, CAC2013-12-22T16:58:36+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/12/01/post-war-canadian-airborne-helmets/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/at-mki-rcac-lefta.jpgThis black-painted Mk.I Airborne helmet has the red and yellow flash of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. Jan Nowak collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/cda-clc-dr-at-mkii-conversion-int.jpgThe interior of the much converted ex-DR helmet, shown above with its replacement liner. Note the very poor quality foam rubber. Author’s collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/cda-m1-type-ii-combat-liner-cdn-straps-detail.jpgA close-up of the modified strap attachments on a Canadian-modified M1 Parachutist’s Helmet.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cda-at-mkii-bmb-1953-instructor-right.jpgA maroon painted Mk.II Airborne helmet.Author’s collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cda-ats-mkii-1944-postwar-instructor-cwm.jpgAn example of a similar instructor’s helmet, held by the Canadian War Museum. The interior markings indicate it was a wartime issue Mk.II.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cda-m1-type-ii-combat-liner-cdn-straps-sealed-pattern.jpgThe nylon Type II Combat liner worn under the M1's steel pothttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cda-m1-type-ii-combat-liner-cdn-right.jpgA Canadian issue M1 Parachutist helmet.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/para-helmet-engineer.jpgThe RCE helmet, shown above, photographed being worn in service.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/msf-rcr-coy-malton.jpgThis photograph shows the RCR Company of the MSF exercising at Malton. They appear to be wearing converted DR helmets. Note the white bands which seem to indicate officers.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dr-steel-at-mkii-conversion.jpgThis converted DR helmet was later fitted with a new liner and a web Mk.II harness. Peeling away some subsequent coats of paint revealed markings similar to the soldiers exercising at Malton. Author’s collection2023-04-20T19:52:59+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/12/14/metal-shoulder-titles-of-the-royal-22e-regiment/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vandoos3.jpgThis drawing, from the Royal Warrant, shows the badge worn since 1958 and still in wear today.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vandoos4.jpgA comparison of the sizes of the two titles. As officers wear rank stars it was not possible to make the title much larger.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vandoos5.jpgThe title worn by ORs of the Royal 22nd Regiment. The CO of the 1st Battalion believed that the 'E' should be represented in a lower case 'e'.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vandoos6.jpgThe problematic title. This pattern was taken into wear in 1920-21 but with no authority for its use.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vandoos7.jpgOne of two designs submitted to the R22eR. This one featured the battalion numeral preceding the title.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vandoos8.jpgVandoos8https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vandoos-1.jpgExamples of the accepted design. None has been found for the 4th or 6th Battalions although they were most likely produced.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vandoos2.jpgVandoos22013-12-15T17:29:37+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/08/25/post-war-canadian-civil-defence-helmets/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cda-mki-star-post-war-cdc-medical-in.jpgFig 5 - This helmet is a recycled Mk.I from the Great War. The chin-strap lugs have been removed and replaced by web straps riveted to the brim, The web and oil-cloth liner is a type made by a US Company, Cairns, and is often found in commercial US civil defense helmets, The helmet has been painted green, which in the original 1951 colour scheme was used for Medical/Ambulance organizations.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cda-mki-star-post-war-cdc-medical-frnt.jpgFig 6. - The exterior has received yet another paint job Cilux “Rex Maroon” the new colour assigned to Medical/Ambulance organizations in 1953.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cda-mkii-clc-1941-police-frnt.jpgMKII Helmet manufactured by CLC, dated 1941 and clearly marked POLICE.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cda-mkii-clc-1943-edmonton-cd-warden-early-decal-left.jpgMKII helmet manufactured by CLC and dated 1943. Marked to the EDMONTON Civil Defence (Warden), early decal.2013-12-07T01:00:12+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/12/02/to-the-victor-the-spoils-of-war-the-enemy-scientific-and-technological-investigators/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image003.jpgESTI arm badge yellow flocked on blue felt. Author’s collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image002.jpgDr. Paul Larose, National Research Council, at the I.B. Farben plant in Germany, September 1945. DND photo.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image001.jpgUnidentified member of the ESTI team, September 1945. DND photo.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image004.jpgSCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATOR slip-on, printed on heavy cotton drill. Author’s collection.2023-07-03T20:19:54+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/11/02/wwii-and-post-war-canadian-senior-officers-flags-pennants-swallowtails-and-licence-plates/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/seger.jpgBrigadier J. E. Sager’s pennants. The top example was used when he commanded the 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade. This pennant has been adapted to a desk ornament and exhibits a locally-produced staff featuring the C/2 symbol of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division. The lower pennant was used when he commanded “F” Reinforcement Group. Courtesy Royal Westminster Regiment Museumhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_9332.jpgIMG_9332https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rcaf-group.jpgRCAF/RAF pennants denoting (left to right) Group Captain, Wing Commander, Squadron Leader. Courtesy Royal Westminster Regiment Museumhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/licence.jpgCanadian Forces vehicle licence plate. Issued in red for all General Officers although eligible RCAF and RCN could re-paint the plates in Air Force blue and Navy blue (respectively) at their own expense.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/canadian-staff-car-flags-31.jpgTwo styles of staves are shown here along with a Canadian Airborne Regiment pennant. (Author's collection)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pennat-flown-by-brig-kay-19-mil-group-1954-1958ab.jpgLeft, Pennat flown by Brig Kay, GOC 19 Mil Group 1954 to 1958. Right, Authorized vehicle pennant for the GOC, Alaska Highway System.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sf3245a.jpgThe US pattern general officer rank 'star' used by Brigadier Rockingham on his M8 Greyhound, in Korea.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/duncan-picture-175ab.jpgPennant identifying a Divisional Commander, shown here used by Maj-Gen Worthington https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/duncan-picture-178ab.jpgVehicle pennant of the Commander of an Army, in this case Gen. Crerar GOCinC of the First Canadian Army.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/duncan-picture-180ab.jpgTop row, Army Commander, First Canadian Army. GOC 1 Canadian Corps. Bottom row, GOC 2 Canadian Corps, Division Commander.2018-12-09T10:24:21+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/11/19/web-holsters-for-the-canadian-browning-pistol-1943-1953/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cover1.jpgcover1https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/browning-holster-chinese-contract-1st-and-2nd_1.jpgTwo variants of the first pattern holster, left, the tan-coloured original featuring the original quick-relase tab. Right, a green example showing the second pattern of release tab. Ed Storey collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/hipower.jpgAn example of an Inglis-made Browning Hi-Pwer, 9mm pistol as produced for the Canadian Army, ca. 1944. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pix.jpgLeft, An Officer of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles wearing a blackened second pattern holster in keeping with Rifles' tradition, ca. 1945. Right, an immaculately turned out 'Provost' directing traffic in South Korea, 1952.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/first-pattern-duo.jpgCanadian modification to the first pattern holster. All such examples are dated 1945 and feature a modified quick-release tab. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/second-pattern-duo.jpgStandard issue second pattern holster. Clearly visible are the date and manufacturers's stamps.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/second-pattern-duo-white.jpgSecond pattern holster, manufactured by Textile Industries Ltd., and dated 1953. TIL was a re-incarnation of the Second World War Zephyr Loom & Textile (ZL&T) the original producer of these holsters. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/second-pattern-duo-black.jpgsecond pattern duo blackSecond pattern holster with a black finish as used by Armoured and Rifle units postwar. Authro's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/browningholster-chinesecontract-1stand2ndtypes-frontviewcopy_ed-storey.jpgTwo variants of the first pattern holster, left, the tan-coloured original featuring the original quick-relase tab. Right, a green example showing the second pattern of release tab. Ed Storey collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/first-pattern-duo2.jpgStandard issue first pattern (often termed 'Chainese pattern' in recognition of the original contract). 2014-04-21T15:57:51+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/11/11/aerodrome-defence-companies-canada-1942-1944/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image005.jpgThe Régiment de Chateauguay (Mitrailleuses) Second World War era embroidered shoulder title. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image004.jpgShoulder title to the 4th Aerodrome Defence Companyhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image003.jpgAerodrome Defence Company title.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image002.jpgAn officer and Sgt of the Régiment de Chateauguay at Goose Bay air field. Circa 1944. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image001.jpgimage001https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image006.jpgThe Regina Rifle Regiment Second World War era shoulder title. The same pattern was worn by the 1st and 3rd Battalions.2013-11-11T23:53:51+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/11/10/caps-and-cap-badges-of-the-governor-generals-foot-guards/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ggfg-caps.jpgLeft, Sergeants forage cap, right, Warrant Officer's forage cap. Courtesy GGFG Regimental museumhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/01a.jpgOfficers, Warrant Officers and Sergeants of the Governor General's Foot Guards, ca. 1873. Lt-Col Ross is shown seated, centre. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ggfg-winter-cap.jpgGGFG Winter caphttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ggfg-white-metal-pierced.jpgGGFG white metal - piercedhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ggfg-glengarry-badge.jpgOften referred to as a Glengarry badge, this pattern was worn by Other ranks on the blue 'Austrian ppattern' Field Service Cap. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ggfg-cap-pierced-and-enamelled.jpgGGFG Cap pierced and enamelledGGFG Officers' cap badge, pierced and enamelled. Author's collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ggfg-cap-brass.jpgGGFG Cap Brasshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ggfg-cap-enamelled.jpgGGFG Cap - enamelledhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/file1537.jpgThe brass badge appears to have been used prior to the First World Ward and into the 1920s when it was suplanted by the white metal badge. Pre-war only Sergents and Warrant Officers had a pierced cross although postwar all ranks wore the same badge.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/file1536.jpgTwo patterns of the Officers' badge. On the right a variant of the badge with Regimental title and on the left a pierced example exhibiting the Regimental motto. Author's collection 2013-12-04T14:18:32+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/11/10/tank-based-devices-used-by-the-calgary-regiment-at-dieppe-on-19-august-1942/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/oke-3.jpgFront viw of the Oke tank. MilArt phto archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/oke020.jpg3/4 rear view of TINTAGEL showing the flame-thrower fuel container. MilArt phto archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-141.jpgThe use of the tank mounted “Oke” flamethrower by the Calgary Regiment at Dieppe, although rudimentary in nature, led to development of a more advanced model, of a tank-mounted flamethrower, again based on the Churchill chassis, which came to be known as the Churchill Crocodile, seen pictured here. The flame projector on the Crocodile, replaced the hull mounted machine gun, and had a range of 80 to 120 yards. The armoured fuel trailer, held 400 gallons of flame fuel and enough compressed nitrogen propellant for 80 one second bursts of flame through the flame projector. This trailer was connected to the tank by a three-way armoured coupling and could be jettisoned from within the tank if necessary. Source: Authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-131.jpgA diagram of the Churchill Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers that was fitted with the “Log Carpet Device,” which consisted of a carpet made up of one hundred 14 foot long by 6 inch diameter logs, which were bound together with wire rope. This log carpet was carried in a removable steel frame above the superstructure of the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers, and was released over the front of the vehicle by means of a small explosive charge. Source: Authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-121.jpgAs mentioned in the text, the use of the “Beach Track Laying Device” at Dieppe, led to the development and production of various forms of mat layers to assist the passage of both wheeled and armoured vehicles over soft ground. The Bobbin Mk I and Bobbin Mk II, were two types of these mat layers that were developed. This photo shows a Bobbin Mk I, which carried a 9-foot 11-inch wide canvas mat on a spindle supported by short movable arms above the front horns of the tank, fitted to the front of a reworked Churchill Mk II tank. Source: Authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-112.jpgThe last mention of the “Beach Track Laying Device,” appeared on page 44, Appendix “Y” (Equipment & Projects), to Report No. 8, for the period 1 July to 31 December 1943, of the half-yearly Quarterly Reports on the progress of the Royal Armoured Corps. There is no mention made of the device in Report No. 8, covering the period 1 January to 30 June 1944. Source: Authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-91.jpgAnother view of the “Beach Track Laying Device,” during the trails conducted by the Combined Operations Experimental Establishment. Note the position of the roll of chespaling, which was set approximately 24-inches, in front of the track. Source: MilAt photo archives.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-8-bild-101i-362-2207-151.jpgT31655 Buttercup, a Churchill Mk III of No. 9 Troop “B” Squadron, The Calgary Regiment, commanded by Sergeant J.D. Morrison, also one of five Churchill tanks of the regiment that was fitted with the “Beach Track Laying Device,” for the Dieppe raid. Having successfully landed and laid its chespaling and, having crossed the beach, wire, and seawall, it successfully jettisoned its beach track laying device, whereupon it engaged enemy targets on the west headland and in seafront buildings to the west of the Casino. Later, it returned to the beach below the Casino, where it took up a position on the water’s edge. It could not be destroyed by its crew prior to their withdrawal, due to the number of infantry wounded who had sought shelter from enemy fire on its seaward side. Note that there are no remnants of the beach track laying device, on her front, it having been jettisoned successfully. Source: Authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-7-bild-101ii-mw-6379-32a1.jpgT68173 Cougar, a Churchill Mk III of No. 13 Troop, “C” Squadron, The Calgary Regiment, one of the five tanks fitted with the “Beach Track Laying Device,” for the landings at Dieppe on 19 August 1942. Having only jettisoned part of its beach track laying device, the remains of it are clearly visible on her front. Notice how the two short brackets carried the spindle, and that the inside and outside 3 foot diameter, 14 gauge metal disc shields, that prevented the chespaling from fouling the brackets and spindle, have closed up on themselves. Note also, the remains of the rigid conduit, on her right side, that had to be added for the protection of the wiring for the electrically fired small explosive charges, that released the rolls, and for those that jettisoned the whole device. Source: Authors’ collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-62.jpgA sketch of Major Sucharov’s design for the “Beach Track Laying Device,” dated 25 August 1942. Note the location of the rigid conduit, which had to be added for the protection of the wiring for the electrically fired small explosive charges, that released the rolls, and for those that jettisoned the whole device, and its path, back to the turret. Source: R.C. Harley.2023-04-11T05:58:19+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/11/03/the-1946-proposal-for-a-new-no-1-dress-uniform/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ppcli2.jpgThe new No.1 Dress uniform worn at the 1953 Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Photo courtesy Bruce Grahamhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rcr-1953-coronation.jpgThe new No.1 Dress uniform worn at the 1953 Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/exhibit_ea.jpgPossibly the most innovative proposals included these two examples. They differ primarily in the collar styling. Cuffs, shoulder straps and trousers would exhibit regimental colours. https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/exhibit_ca.jpgSimilar in nearly all respects to the blue uniforms but manufactured in brown Barathea or serge.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/exhibit_ba.jpgThree more propsaed uniforms. Many of these were simply variants on three basic themes - colour, collar and headdress.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/exhibit_da.jpgThese two proposals more closely emulated civilian dress. A beret was optionally considered. In any event the final decision would see the elimination of firage caps for Other Ranks and it would be 10 years before these were returned.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/exhibit_aa.jpgThe British propsed uniform was a recycling of the prewar blue serge uniform but with the addition of regimental piping to the shoulder straps.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/exhibit_e1.jpgExhibit_E12013-11-05T04:05:21+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/10/21/pre-war-development-of-the-15-cwt-truck-in-the-canadian-army-part-2/2013-10-21T23:51:57+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/10/21/pre-war-development-of-the-15cwt-truck-in-the-canadian-army-part-1/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/wallace-022.jpgBelieved to be the same truck as shown above. Regrettably the door number is illegible. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/wallace-017.jpgDriver training at Camp Borden. Note the 'L' plate on the front bumper to indicate "Learner'https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_9258.jpgOne of 244 Ford Commercial Pattern trucks supplied to India in 1939.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_9257.jpgA line-up of the Indian contract 15-cwt trucks. Ford indicated to DND that they would prefer to produce commercial models instead of the military specification truck. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_9231.jpgDrawings provided by Ford to DND to show the body and cab styles. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc06016.jpgCanadian soldiers on a fording exercise. The Ford truck is identifiable by the tailgate and the headlamps. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/at-079.jpgAT-079https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/at-078.jpgA 1940-dated Ford photo showing the 15-cwt truck in 'Knocked Down' (KD) configuration. MilArt photo archiveshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/15-cwt-pilot-colin-stevens2.jpgOne of the 50 Ford 15-cwt trucks contracted for in 1939 and delivered in early 1940. Photo courtesy Colin Stevens whose father, Lt. Stevens, is shown standing on the far right.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/15-cwt-pilot.jpg15 Cwt pilot2013-11-04T18:40:21+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/10/02/canadian-guards-forage-caps/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc04737a.jpgSergeants-Major of the Canadian Guards Depot and of each of the first three battalionshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc04734b-rsm-c-j-scott.jpgRegimental Sergeant-Major CJ Scotthttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc04742a.jpgCanadian Guards Officer in Service Dresshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image007.jpgRank distinctions of the Canadian Guards cap badge.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cdn-gds-wo.jpgCanadian Guards Colour-Sergeanthttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cdn-gds-off.jpgPattern of Forage Cap common to all Guards Officers.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cdn-gds-or.jpgOther Ranks Forage Caphttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cdn-gds-sgt.jpgSergeant's Forage Cap2017-03-15T22:47:21+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/09/27/no-1-provost-company-royal-canadian-mounted-police-canadian-army-active-1939-1945-cloth-titles/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dhhoct310017.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image0081.jpgimage008https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image0071.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image0052.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image0033.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image0012.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image009.jpg2018-03-06T23:13:38+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/09/26/the-canadian-army-flag/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/file2582a.jpgColoured interpretation of the Canadian Army 'Battle Flag'.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/file26091.jpgFILE2609https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/file2609.jpgThis war-time drawing demonstrates that the flag was considered as the 'Army' flag and is shown here alongside the Union and the RCN and RCAF flags.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc00621-neg-6570.jpgColonel Duguid's original drawing, submitted in the 1930's as the Canadian national flag to replace the Unionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/v239-20070101_flag_cabf.jpgModern interpretation of the 'Battle Flag'. 2017-02-07T02:44:36+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/09/17/canadian-unef-recce-squadron-helmets/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fgh-ferret.jpgFort Garry Horse Ferret ca.1960. Note the AoS number '53'.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dean-owen.jpgThis liner was worn by an RCD Captain with the same contingent. Dean Owen collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dean-owen2.jpgDean Owen2https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/roger-unef.jpgAn M1 helmet liner used by a Royal Canadian Dragoons corporal serving with UNEF's Canadian Reconnaissance Squadron, that served in the Sinai and Gaza in 1959. Author's collection.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cda-rcac-unef-cwm.jpgAn M1 steel helmet worn by a Lieutenant of an unidentified Canadian RCAC unit forming the UNEF Recce Squadron. Canadian War Museum 2021-12-25T19:42:34+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/09/08/the-1st-canadian-division-german-demonstration-team/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/british-copy-of-german-m35-stahlhelm.jpgBritish copy of German M35 Stahlhelmhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1st-cdn-div-german-demo-team-c.jpgNote the use of British weapons. Here they are shown using a BREN gun.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1st-cdn-div-german-demo-team-d.jpg1st Canadian Infantry Division German Army Demonstration Teamhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/british-copy-of-german-m35-stalhlelm-interior.jpgInterior view of the British copy of German M35 Stalhlelmhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ist-canadian-division-german-demonstation-team-2_.jpgTwo members of the Ist Canadian Division German Demonstration team.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1st-cdn-div-german-demo-team-a.jpg1st Cdn Div German Demo Team ahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1st-cdn-div-german-demo-team-b.jpgThe demonstration team used Patt '14 equipment.2013-09-12T01:29:43+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/09/08/shoulder-titles-of-le-regiment-de-la-chaudiere-1939-45/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/chaud-shoulder-titles-3.jpgLeft, Bill Alexander collection - Canvas ‘Repro'. Author's collection – Embroidered ‘Repro’ of Type 4.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/chaud-shoulder-titles-2.jpgAuthor's collection – Left, canvas 1st Type, 1943-44. Author's collection – canvas 2nd Type 1943-45.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/chaud-shoulder-titles.jpgTop row, left, author's collection – Type 1 Canadian. Right, author's collection – Type 2, British Made. 2nd row, right, J-F Le Cuziat collection – Type3 British-made. Right, author's collection – Type 4 British-made. 3rd row, left, author's collection – Type 5 British-made. Right, Raymond Gilbert collection – Type 6 ‘Starch-back'. 4th row, left, author's collection – Type 7 Canadian-made. Right, Bill Alexander collection – Type 8 private purchase. Bottom, author's collection – Type 9 British-madehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/worsted-and-khaki-titles.jpgLeft, Worsted Title – Author’s Collection. Right, Khaki Drill – Bill Alexander Collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/portraits.jpgFrom the left, Type 1 Canadian. Type 4 British -made. Canvas 2nd Type.2013-09-08T23:43:36+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/09/06/canadian-army-auxiliary-services-1939-1945/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image002a.jpgBESL Royal Canadian Legionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/knights-of-columbus.jpgWire embroidered cap badge for the Knights of Columbus. Courtesy Marway Militariahttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/auxser21.jpgKnights of Columbus armbandhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/auxser4.jpgauxser4https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/auxser3.jpgauxser3https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/auxser2.jpgauxser2https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/auxser1.jpgSupervisors of the YMCA (left) and Knights of Columbus Catholic Army Huts (right)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image0051.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image004.jpghttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image0032.jpg2013-09-06T21:52:45+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/09/04/perth-regiment-insignia-1948-1965/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2perth16.jpgTop, Authorization of final 1957 pattern title Bottom, Short lived Perth and Waterloo Regiment flashhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2perth15.jpgUnaccepted designs for new flashhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2perth14.jpgHighland Light Infantry cap badgehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2perth13.jpg2ndt post war pattern title circa early 50’shttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2perth12.jpg1st post war pattern title circa 1950https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2perth11.jpgCapt McGowan circa 1950 note the absence of a formation patch. Douglas Tartan tie and diced Glengarry being wornhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2perth10.jpgBrass shoulder title https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2perth09.jpg1959 Pattern Collar badges. Not maker marked but Scully madehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2perth08.jpg2perth08https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2perth07.jpg2013-09-04T22:56:48+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/09/03/perth-regiment-insignia-1920-1948/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/perth-f.jpgDetails of the reverse of the distinguishing patcheshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/perth-e.jpgOfficers’ Collar badges. Solid back 2 piece silver and gilt similar in manufacture to the officers’ cap badge. Lug backedhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/perth-121.jpgOfficers’ Collar badges. Scully manufactured frosted silver and gilt collar badges. Screw post backed.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/perth-161.jpgOther Ranks’ Collar badges. No maker’s mark but believed to be Scully. Note both beavers face left. Lug backed.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image033.jpgOne other alteration that was commonly done towards the end of the war was to wear a coloured cloth backing behind the badge. There is some debate as to which colour was to be worn. The above example made from a canvas 1st div distinguishing patch clearly shows that red was one of the colours worn. Red was the colour authorized for wear by infantry units. Several veterans of the unit also suggested that they wore maroon backings behind their badges to represent the 5th Armoured Division.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/perth-c.jpgAn officer and NCO showing the location of collar badges circa 1930https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/perth-b.jpgOriginal badge line drawings and a souvenir post card, both by W Scully ltd.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/perth-a.jpgThe county coat of arms consisted of a shield divided into 4 sections, each depicting a part of Perth county life. (Upper left) a sheaf of wheat representing agriculture and the main crop of the County at the time it was formed (Upper right) a train representing the progress of industry. The Grand Trunk Railway had their shops located in Stratford since 1870. (Lower left) two plows representing agriculture (Lower right) a beehive representing the industriousness of the citizens.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/perth-d.jpg2013-09-04T00:07:01+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/about/2013-09-01T22:15:48+00:00weekly0.6https://milart.blog/2013/08/30/canadian-universal-pattern-helmet/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/canadian-blue-cloth.jpgThe Canadian “Blue Cloth” helmet featuring the Queen’s Crownhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/5th-british-columbia-artill.jpgA period photo of three officers of the 5th British Columbia Artillery circa 1895https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/32-battn-band-1886-us-helm.jpgThe 32nd Battalion Band (circa 1886) wearing four-panel American sun helmetshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/61st-battalion-regiment-de.jpgA helmet to the 61t Battalion Regiment de Montmagny circa 1907https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fred-rce-pith.jpgFred-RCE-Pithhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/32-battn-band-1886-us-helm-1.jpg32-Battn-band-1886-US-helm (1)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/royal-canadan-artillery-ca.jpgA Royal Canadian Artillery Universal Pattern Helmet Circa 19052013-08-31T14:29:14+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/08/30/painted-helmets-in-the-cef/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-div-58-battalion-formation-patch-verso.jpg3 Div 58 Battalion formation patch verso3 Div 58 Battalion formation patch versohttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-div-rcamc.jpg3 Div RCAMChttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-div-ppcli.jpg3 Div PPCLIhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-div-58-btln-badge-recto.jpg3 Div 58 Bn badge, recto.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-div-5th-cmr-private-collection.jpg3 Div 5th CMR private collectionhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-div-3-btln-cef.jpg1 Div 3rd Bn CEFhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-division-5th-cmr.jpg3 Division 5th CMR2014-08-19T12:09:44+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/08/27/task-force-harvest-the-canadian-contingent/2013-08-27T21:44:04+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/08/27/a-dicey-situation-headdress-for-the-argyll-light-infantry/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ali-proposal1.jpgALI proposalhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ali-lorne-foote-green1.jpgLieutenant L.F.Green wearing the diced band on his Service Dress cap. Permission for variance this was not forthcoming and the ALI was advised to cease this practice. The photo is that much more interesting as Lt Green wears the cap badge of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, which was raised in large part by the ALI, now perpetuated by the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. Photo courtesy the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment museum.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ali-approved-patch1.jpgThe sample patch for use on the black beret, sent to National Defence Headquarters. This example is attached to the original correspondence held by the Library & Archives Canada (LAC).https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ali-approved-beret1.jpgA fine example of the finished product. With the advent of the Second World War there was little opportunity to wear the beret with both the patch and the flash. Beret courtesy the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment museum.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ali-unapproved-cap1.jpgAn example of the Argyll Light Infantry cap with diced band and red welt on the crown. This cap, which dates from approximately 1920, was not authorized. Although the ALI had declined to wear the green Light Infantry cap they were authorized to wear this blue cap with a maple leaf band.2013-08-28T07:29:34+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/08/27/canadas-search-for-a-composite-helmet/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/barrday-p1-ballistic-test-exterior.jpgBarrday P1 ballistic test exteriorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/barrday-p1-ballistic-test-interior.jpgBarrday P1 ballistic test interiorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/barrday-p1-x88-2433-label.jpgBarrday P1 x88 2433 labelhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/barrday-p2-1991-interior.jpgBarrday P2 1991 interiorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cg634.jpgCG634https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cg634-interior.jpgCG634 interiorhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/french-gallet-tc-3.jpgFrench Gallet TC 3https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/israeli-export-ghelmet-with-modernized-harness.jpgIsraeli export helmet with modernized harnesshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mk6-1984-trials.jpgMk6 1984 trialshttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mk6-1984-trials-ballistic-test.jpgMK6 1984 trials ballistic test2014-09-04T16:36:19+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/08/27/present-design-unsuitable-the-evolution-of-the-18th-manitoba-armoured-car-regiment-cap-badge/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/12th_manitoba_dragoons_other_ranks.jpg22th Manitoba Dragoons brass other ranks cap badge as adopted by the 18th Manitoba Armoured Car Regiment. Image courtesy of Dwayne Hordij.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cap-badge.jpgThe approved cap badge of the 18th Manitoba Armoured Car Regiment. It was to measure 1 7/8 inches high by 2 ¼ inches wide. LAC RG 24 Vol 2266 File HQ 54-28-1043-2.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/button.jpgButton drawing for the 18th Armoured Car Regiment. It is not consistent with the description submitted for the design. DHH.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/collar.jpgThe approved collar badge for the 18th Manitoba Armoured Car Regiment. LAC RG 24 Vol 2266 File HQ 54-28-1043-2.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cap-2.jpgThe cap badge design as proposed by Maj. Gen. J.P.Montague. Note: the scale of this drawing is not to exact size. LAC RG 24 Vol 2266 File HQ 54-28-1043-2.2013-08-27T18:24:53+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/08/25/canadian-army-cloth-shoulder-titles-of-the-second-world-war-a-primer/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/chart.jpgMicrosoft Word - canadian shoulder title primer sww v 2012 _2_https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/british-made-embroidered-melton-reverse-005.jpgBritish made embroidered melton reverse 005https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/british-made-embroidered-melton-reverse-003.jpgRoyal Canadian Army Medical Corps printed shoulder title. Raymond Gilberthttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cdn-made-3rd-div-formatio-insignia-dental-corps-r_.jpgCdn made 3rd Div Formatio Insignia Dental Corps r_https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nns-highrs-kd-so.jpgKhaki drill slip-on. North Nova Scotia Highlanders. Bill Alexanderhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/worsted-slip-on-reverse.jpgWorsted Slip-on reversehttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/irish-regt-cda-pntd-web-2009.jpgPrinted shoulder title for the Irish Regiment of Canada. Cut guide lines are clearly visible around the edge. Bill Alexanderhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/british-made-embroidered-melton-reverse-001.jpgBritish made embroidered melton, starch back title, showing the characteristic stitching and glue or sized backing. Raymond Gilberthttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/british-made-embroidered-melton-reverse-004.jpgBacking of a Canadian made title. Note embroidery pattern and backing material. Raymond Gilberthttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cdn-made-embroidered-melton-3rd-div-formation-ins_.jpgCanadian made "imposed" formation patch for 3 Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Dental Corps. Raymond Gilbert.2013-08-25T20:17:08+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blog/2013/08/24/the-provision-of-badges-for-the-carleton-light-infantry-1904-1936/https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cli04a.jpgFig 3 - Original drawing submitted by the CLI, note the gaps between the maple leaves and the horse. Design modified by HQ. The numerals, and title have been changed. An officer’s badge in gilt and silver (courtesy Chris Brooker)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cli06a.jpgFig 4 - Original collar badge design. Proposed designs with the addition of maple leaves. Production badge (courtesy British Badge Forum). https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cli02a.jpgFig 2 - (left to right) Original 1920 design showing the battalion number crossed out. Final artwok for the 1920 design. Production badge (courtesy British Badge Forum)https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cli01.jpg67th Carleton Light Infantry, ca.1904Fig 1 - Original drawing submitted to headquarters for approval in May 1904.https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cli02.jpgFig 2 - Original 1920 design showing the battalion number crossed outhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cli04.jpgCLI04https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cli03.jpgFig 3 - Final artwok for the 1920 designhttps://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cli05.jpgCLI05https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/feb-14-2011-crests-badges-489.jpgFeb 14 2011 Crests Badges 489https://milart.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cap_badge1.jpgFig 3 - Final artwok for the 1920 design2013-08-24T23:33:46+00:00monthlyhttps://milart.blogdaily1.02023-08-28T19:24:25+00:00