It is certainly something I have pondered down the years too, I would be of the opinion that MMG badges date from mid 1915, I have encountered good original badges with the MMG deliberately removed.
Whilst there are photographs of the badges and handsome titles being worn, they tend to be undated, which certainly does not help matters.
I also think the founder members were actually drawn from the RA.
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Originally Posted by Hoot
3dg, I've often wondered about the MMG badges as well. The Motor Machine Gun Service was formed in November 1914 and on the formation of the Machine Gun Corps in October 1915 the MMGS was absorbed into the MGC becoming MGC (Motors). I have heard the MMG badges were worn only up until the MGC was formed but I can't recall ever having seen any images of them actually being worn by members of the MMGS. If they had been worn after the MGC was formed there would surely be more photographic evidence.  |