Royal Army Veterinary Corps, British Army

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS, BRITISH ARMY

History: formed in 1906 by amalgamation of the Veterinary Medical Department (raised in 1858) and the Army Veterinary Corps (raised 1903 and composed of men only). The Corps was granted th3e prefix Royal in 1918 in recognition of their service in the First World War.


Coat of arms (crest) of Royal Army Veterinary Corps, British Army

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of Royal Army Veterinary Corps, British Army

(King Charles III Version)
Coat of arms (crest) of Royal Army Veterinary Corps, British Army

(Tactical Recognition Flash)

Official blazon

A Centaur (pierced) within a laurel wreath with a crown above; belove the wreath a scroll inscrived "Royal Army Veterinary Corps". The Centaur in silver plate, remainder in gilt.

Origin/meaning

The Centaur, symbolises Chiron (or Cheiron) of Greek Mythology, and symbolises the main role of the Corps in providing the Army with Horses under direction of man.

Literature: Images from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World
United Kingdom.jpg
British heraldry portal
Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom
Unitedkingdom-flag.gif
  • Overseas possessions
  • Total pages in the British section : 16,284
  • Total images in the British section : 9,338

Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us


© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site

Retrieved from "https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=Royal_Army_Veterinary_Corps,_British_Army&oldid=3367213"