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History: formed in 1926 as the Corps of Military Police by amalgamation of the Military Mounted Police and the Military Foot Police. Granted the prefix Royal in 1946 in recognition of their past service. | History: formed in 1926 as the Corps of Military Police by amalgamation of the Military Mounted Police and the Military Foot Police. Granted the prefix Royal in 1946 in recognition of their past service. | ||
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Revision as of 16:01, 17 April 2023
ROYAL MILITARY POLICE, AGC, BRITISH ARMY
History: formed in 1926 as the Corps of Military Police by amalgamation of the Military Mounted Police and the Military Foot Police. Granted the prefix Royal in 1946 in recognition of their past service.
(Queen Elisabeth II Version) |
(King Charles III Version) |
Official blazon
The Royal Cypher with crown above within a wreath of laurel; below the wreath a scroll inscribed "Royal Military Police" in silver plate.
Origin/meaning
Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
Heraldry of the World |
British heraldry portal Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
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