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 the prefix Royal in 1918 in recognition of their service in the First World War.

(Queen Elizabeth II Version)	(King Charles III Version)	(Tactical Recognition Flash)	ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS, BRITISH ARMY Country:United Kingdom

Official blazon
English	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 and Wikimedia Commons.

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