St. Barbara, Patron Saint of Gunners

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

December 4th is the saints day of Saint BARBARA.

She is the patron saint of gunners, blacksmiths and explosive workers.

The way I read it, that includes a whole bunch of SOOT LORDS!

[Fingers McGee]

IIRC from my Army days, St Barbara is the Patron Saint of the Artillery (gunners, explosive workers).  There is a group trying to make St Gabriel Possenti the Parton Saint of gunowners.

FM

[Cohagen]

She's the patron Saint of Kilroy too.

Cohagen

[Noz]

IIRC from my Army days, St Barbara is the Patron Saint of the Artillery (gunners, explosive workers).  There is a group trying to make St Gabriel Possenti the Parton Saint of gunowners.

FM

Ah, yes. I remember it well. St Barbara's Day, Artillery Punch and the oath. By the way, not to indicate that artillerymen are hard drinkers but, the original recipe for Artillery Punch starts with 50 gals of black tea. All other ingredients are measured by the sack or barrel.

I also have some fond but very vague memories of copius quantities of French 75s.

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

I am an associate member of an reserve artillery regiment in Victoria BC.  Last night I attended the Saint Barbara mess dinner.  Guests were present from the 2-146 Artillery regiment of the Washington State National Guard. This is part of a growing relationship between the two units.

On the table where I was seated there was a silver cup awarded a century ago to the most efficient company in our regiment, which was tasked with coastal defence at the time.  The most frequent recipient was the company commanded by Captain A.W. Currie.

Yes, the same fellow that commanded the Canadian Corps in WWI, and was scheduled to become a Field Marshal in 1919 to command all Imperial forces, if the war lasted that long.

UBIQUE!

[Tascosa Joe]

The Field Artillery Association of the US Army awards St Barbara's Medals to deserving Soldiers and Officers.  It has been several years since I attended a St Barbara's Dining Out, but all were lots of fun.  And yes the punch is potent.  I spent 15yrs in 2-157th FA which was an 8" unit at the time.

[cpt dan blodgett]

Just remember guys the whole purpose of the King of Battle is to put the balls where the queen wants them!

[Noz]

Just the thought of a St. Barbara's party makes my head hurt.

French 75s and Artillery Punch are questionable for human consumption.

[Buzzard II]

I had a great time at the last St. Barbara's Artillery party I attended.  I must have, I don't remember anything that happened after the award ceremony.  Sgt. Bob

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Remember; Saint Barbara is also the patron saint of all who work with the Holy Substance. That means all of us sootlords!

Today is the day that we commemorate her sainthood.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Barbara

[Paladin UK]

St. Barbara's  medallion is kinda nice too...




Paladin (What lurvs the HB ) UK

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Saint_Barbara

[The Swede]

Used to celebrate St. Barbara's day when I was in my old Regiment (2 RCHA). 


Swede

[The Swede]

St. Barbara's  medallion is kinda nice too...




Paladin (What lurvs the HB ) UK

Now where would one get one of those purty medallion things?

Swede

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Used to celebrate St. Barbara's day when I was in my old Regiment (2 RCHA). 
Swede

I was First Horse 65-70, and Third Herd 70 - 73.  (Also 5th & 20 Fd Regt)

[Noz]

IIRC from my Army days, St Barbara is the Patron Saint of the Artillery (gunners, explosive workers).  There is a group trying to make St Gabriel Possenti the Parton Saint of gunowners.

FM

Ahhhh, The St. Barbara's Day parties.  Makes my head hurt just thinking about them.

[Paladin UK]

Fer The Swede

T`aint exactly the same pard, but nice none the less...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saint-Barbara-Patron-Saint-of-Artillerymen-antique-bronze-medallion-/350669977746

Paladin (What hopes he`s helped ) UK

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Fer The Swede

T`aint exactly the same pard, but nice none the less...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saint-Barbara-Patron-Saint-of-Artillerymen-antique-bronze-medallion-/350669977746

Paladin (What hopes he`s helped ) UK

Antique; condition;- NEW!

[The Swede]

Fer The Swede

T`aint exactly the same pard, but nice none the less...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saint-Barbara-Patron-Saint-of-Artillerymen-antique-bronze-medallion-/350669977746

Paladin (What hopes he`s helped ) UK

Thanks PUK, I'll check it out.

Swede

[fourfingersofdeath]

http://www.fieldartillery.org/awards/saintbarbara/index.htm

Interesting, my sister Barbara is very chuffed!