Description
Physical description
Headdress badge to officers of the Royal Army Educational Corps, being a ribbed flambeau of five flames (the Torch of Learning) superimposed over the front of which a St. Edward's (Queen's) crown below which a downward scroll on which embossed "R.A.E.C.". The flambeau silver plate, remainder gilt. Captioned: "All Headdress". Two loops to reverse.
Physical description
Box 100: Mounting card captioned: "Royal Army Educational Corps Officers" on which 6 items (11457-11462). Also captioned bottom left: "54Misc 6477" and bottom right: "Box No. 120". Reverse with a green sealing wax deposit on which an oval seal bearing MINISTRY OF DEFENCE / PATTERN ROOM, with across the centre, ARMY / OFFICERS. Bottom centre a small lead disc seal.
History note
BADGE. The Corps was granted the 'Royal' prefix on 28 November 1946 following which this design was adopted around 1950. It was officially sealed 9 February 1951. The earlier design was an open book upon crossed lances and rifles with a scroll reading "Army Educational Corps".
History note
HISTORY. A systematic programme of Army education began in the eighteenth century and in 1811 Sergeant Schoolmasters were appointed to regiments. In 1846 the Corps of Army Schoolmasters was formed, all members being non-commissioned officers. As warfare became increasingly complex, a higher level of education was needed and in 1920 the Army Educational Corps was formed, in this form including commissioned officers. The 'Royal' prefix was granted in 1946, largely in recognition of the work of the Corps in WW2. In 1962 the RAEC became an officer-only Corps.
History note
In 1992 the RAEC was re-designated the "Education and Training Services" within the Adjutant General's Corps. Personnel wear the AGC cap badge and the collar badges of the predecessor RAEC.
(badge, obverse) embossed
(badge, obverse) R.A.E.C.