The Intelligence Corps, British Army

THE INTELLIGENCE CORPS, BRITISH ARMY

History: formed in July 1940.

Official blazon

A rose surmounted by a crown within within two branches of laurel; below the laurel a scroll inscribed "Intelligence Corps". Officers in silver plate, Other Ranks gilding metal or anodized aluminium.

Origin/meaning

The Rose is the emblem of secrecy , and is therefore most appropriate as Badge for the Corps.

Literature: Image from Regimental Badges by T.J. Edwards.

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