Cuirassier Posted 18 January , 2014 Posted 18 January , 2014 Hello All, Can anyone tell me what was the typical field dress appearance of a Canadian Field Artillery NCO in 1916-17? Did he carried a Pattern 1903 Five Pocket Bandolier or a P03 Nine Pocket Bandolier? .... Richard
trenchtrotter Posted 18 January , 2014 Posted 18 January , 2014 This is how I have set up my 36th CFA rig based on period post cards of CFA gunners / drivers........... TT
Cuirassier Posted 18 January , 2014 Author Posted 18 January , 2014 This is how I have set up my 36th CFA rig based on period post cards of CFA gunners / drivers........... TT TT, Very nice CFA display! Is it a 5 Pocket bandolier? I like the way you present your collection. It's clean and well done. Richard
trenchtrotter Posted 18 January , 2014 Posted 18 January , 2014 Richard, Thanks, yes its a 5 pocket bandolier dated 1915. I will dig out a pc of a Canadian Artillery man wearing one and post. Regards TT
trenchtrotter Posted 18 January , 2014 Posted 18 January , 2014 The pc. Note Div patch to upper shoulder. Not sure which Div though? Blck and white means it could be a choice??? He is wearing a 02 pattern British tunic, not unusual because as the war progressed supplying the Candian pattern became increasingly difficult. TT
Cuirassier Posted 18 January , 2014 Author Posted 18 January , 2014 The pc. Note Div patch to upper shoulder. Not sure which Div though? Blck and white means it could be a choice??? He is wearing a 02 pattern British tunic, not unusual because as the war progressed supplying the Candian pattern became increasingly difficult. TT TT, Nice picture! I will send you a PM. Richard
18th Battalion Posted 25 January , 2014 Posted 25 January , 2014 The blue divisional patch is for the 2nd Canadian Division, the patches worn on tunics and great coats were adopted mid 1916; you can find info on their Order of Battle here: http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/organization/fieldforces/2nddivision.htm
trenchtrotter Posted 25 January , 2014 Posted 25 January , 2014 The patch on my tunic is 3 rd div. it is French grey / blue. In the PC you can't tell. TT
Cuirassier Posted 26 January , 2014 Author Posted 26 January , 2014 Hi, Can someone tell me if the lanyard was worn on the tunic in field dress by CFA Other Ranks? Richard
scottmarchand Posted 27 January , 2014 Posted 27 January , 2014 BTW the lanyard was worn by any OR's that elected to, most soldiers used it to carry their clasp knife and tucked it intothe breast pocket - this was not an artillery affectation and had nothing to do with guns specifically.
Cuirassier Posted 27 January , 2014 Author Posted 27 January , 2014 Yes it was TT Yes it was TT Thanks again for your help TT!
Cuirassier Posted 27 January , 2014 Author Posted 27 January , 2014 BTW the lanyard was worn by any OR's that elected to, most soldiers used it to carry their clasp knife and tucked it intothe breast pocket - this was not an artillery affectation and had nothing to do with guns specifically. I agree with you ''ScottM''.
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