VTC
Rob,
In 1914 various towns and villages formed their own units for home defence. These were not recognised or supported by the War Office so they could adopt their own designations. They were organised by the Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps. The WO refused to permit the VTC units permission to wear army uiform or insignia, hence the adoption of the grey uniform and the numerous individual unit badges.
Subsequently the WO changed their minds and recognied the VTC had a useful role to play in pre-army training for youths, so they 'Recognised' the VTC; reorganised them into Volunteer battalions of their local county regiments, and permitted them to adopt khaki. At this time all the old insignia was supposed to be taken down and the Royal Arms adopted as a cap badge. This is the large GM version of the General List badge.
For a good detailed history of the VTC I recomend John Sainsbury's book on the VTC in Hertfordshire.
Stephen.
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