Cuirassier Posted 18 January , 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 18 January , 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cuirassier Posted 18 January , 2014 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 18 January , 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 18 January , 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuirassier Posted 18 January , 2014 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18th Battalion Posted 25 January , 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 25 January , 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuirassier Posted 26 January , 2014 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 26 January , 2014 Share Posted 26 January , 2014 Yes it was TT Yes it was TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmarchand Posted 27 January , 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuirassier Posted 27 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 27 January , 2014 Yes it was TT Yes it was TT Thanks again for your help TT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuirassier Posted 27 January , 2014 Author Share 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''. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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