April 5, 2024
THE ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION - LAPEL BADGE
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THE ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION - LAPEL BADGE Before the 18th century, artillery 'traynes' were raised by royal warrant for specific campaigns and disbanded again when they were over. In May 1716 by royal warrant of George I two regular companies of field artillery, each 100 men strong, were raised at Woolwich. The title "Royal Artillery" (RA) was first used in 1720. On 1 April 1722 the two companies were increased to four and grouped with independent artillery companies at Gibralter and Minorca to form the Royal Regiment of Artillery, commanded by Colonel Albert Borgard.In 1741 the Royal Military Academy was formed in the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich (RWA) to provide training for RA and Royal Engineers (RE) officers. The regiment moved to the current Royal Artillery Barracks (front parade) on Woolwich Common.The regiment was under the control of the Board of Ordnance until the board was abolished in 1855. Thereafter the regiment came under the War Office along with the rest of the army. The School of Gunnery established at Shoeburyness, Essex in 1859.In 1899, the Royal Artillery was divided into three groups: the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery comprised one group, while the coastal defence, mountain, siege and heavy batteries were split off into another group named the Royal Garrison Artillery. The third group continued
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