History of Australian Army Corps Badges 9

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Category: Badges

History of the Badges of the Australian Army (1903 to 1966)

This section draws heavily on research by Alfred N Festberg as presented in his book Australian Army Insignia 1903-1966. He concentrated only on units in the 1966 Order of Battle.

Royal Australian Army Medical Corps

The NSW Medical Staff Corps badge in gilding metal with red cross was the first badge worn by the AAMC.	One of two similar badges worn 1906-1917. One had the cross void and was backed with red felt. The other had a solid cross painted red. Both were in brass and black oxidized versions

One of two similar badges worn 1906-1917. One had the cross void and was backed with red felt. The other had a solid cross painted red. Both were in brass and black oxidized versions	1917-1925 in black oxidized finish only

2 variations of the 1930-1941 badge

1949-1955	Approved in 1955

Current	As painted

Royal Australian Army Dental Corps

Approved in 1949 but only collar badges ever produced	Authorised in 1955

Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps

Approved for Militia Units in 1930. In gilt until 1939 then black oxidized until 1942.	Approved in 1949 but only made as smaller collar badge. These were however worn as hat badges.

Current since 1955

Royal Corps of Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers

Approved in 1949	Approved in 1955