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Originally Posted by Hoot
It appears to be a bronzed brass OSD cap badge with fixing tabs to the rear so it has no connection to the MPSC which was an other-ranks only corps. This pattern of badge with the wreath has been discussed on the forum before and I don't think it has any connection to the MPSC at all.
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A George 5th (c1910-1936) pattern, bronzed, officer's service dress cap badge for The Military Provost Staff Corps
The Military Prison Staff Corps was formed in 1901 under Army Order 241. It was redesignated the Military Provost Staff Corps in 1906.
I do not think it was/is an Other-Ranks only Corps, beside would not the RSM and other WO1's wear an OSD Badge anyway in the past.
In December 2015, the Military Provost Staff Regiment was formed as part of 1st Military Police Brigade. The regiment is currently organised as follows:
Regimental Headquarters, at Berechurch Hall Camp, Colchester Garrison
Headquarters Company
No. 1 Company (Army Reserve)
SCF Company
Detention Company
The Commanding Officer of the regiment is a Lieutenant Colonel and also holds the title of Commandant, Military Corrective Training Centre.
Currently Lt Col Leigh Parker, AGC (MPS), MBE