Royal Army Veterinary Corps, British Army
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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.
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.
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