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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. | 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. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (Queen Elizabeth II Version) | |||
|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}1.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (King Charles III Version) | |||
|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}trf.png|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (Tactical Recognition Flash) | |||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===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. | 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 | |||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||