The Royal Tank Regiment, British Army

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THE ROYAL TANK REGIMENT, BRITISH ARMY

History: Formed in 1917 as the Tank Corps from the Hevay Branch of the Machine Gun Corps. Become in 1922 Royal Tank Corps and in 1939 Royal Tank Regiment.

Official blazon

Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a crown, the reprensentation of a modern tank; on the bottom of the wreath a scroll inscribed "Fear Naught". In silver plate.

Origin/meaning

The Badge shows a World War I Tank.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence