Guest Simon Bull Posted 3 February , 2005 Share Posted 3 February , 2005 Could some kind soul tell me what this badge is on the uniform of a member of the RFA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pte1643 Posted 3 February , 2005 Share Posted 3 February , 2005 looks like a Gun Layers badge to me. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Simon Bull Posted 3 February , 2005 Share Posted 3 February , 2005 Thanks Mark. It may seem a daft question, but does this identify the wearer as the member of the gun crew who "laid" the gun? In layman's terms is "laying" the gun aiming it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pte1643 Posted 3 February , 2005 Share Posted 3 February , 2005 Simon I think he was the man responsible for "setting" (Or aiming) the gun. But I'm not 100% on this, there are some excellent artillery experts in the forum that can help further. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Simon Bull Posted 3 February , 2005 Share Posted 3 February , 2005 Thanks Mark - I will Wait to see if any artillery expert (although you sound as if you know what you're talking about!) picks up this thread. If not I will post the question more directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnreed Posted 3 February , 2005 Share Posted 3 February , 2005 It is a qualified layer who sets the sights and lays the gun for line and elevation. Regards John, a gunner for 27 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Samson Posted 3 February , 2005 Share Posted 3 February , 2005 You beat me to it, John! I was just going to confirm the image as a gun layer's proficiency badge. A WWI 18-pounder gun of the RFA typically had two layers, one on the left of the gun for line and the other on the right for elevation. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Simon Bull Posted 3 February , 2005 Share Posted 3 February , 2005 Thanks Gary and John -- that is exactly what I wanted to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCLI Posted 5 February , 2005 Share Posted 5 February , 2005 Is that a rank - Gun Layer? or Just Layer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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