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Old 15-09-18, 01:05 PM
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May I ask again, what design was used by Int Corps in WW1 (1914 onwards).

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GTB,
An ad hoc 'Intelligence Corps' was formed for WW1 service and existed until 1929. It was reformed in 1940.

In that first period there was no specific Intelligence Corps cap badge, collar badge or buttons. It is likely that officers wore their Regimental insignia or the Royal Arms of the General List. Other ranks would again have worn their own Regimental badges or that of the Royal Fusiliers under cover of which a 10th (Intelligence Battalion) was raised.

The King's crown over a rose resting on laurels badge was not introduced until formation of the Intelligence Corps in July 1940 so I cannot see a reason for KC over crown buttons to be connected with the Corps before that date.

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