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Originally Posted by Mike_2817
In the ASC/RASC it is 'First Class, Staff Sergeant Major' that wore the Royal Arms in Wreath. Staff Sergeants Majors (SSM) wore the Royal Arms only as did Sub Conductors RAOC.
The first reference to Royal Arms in Wreath with Coloured Border was not until c1951 but were not produced till 1953
There were 5 Conductor/ SSM 1 Class Appointments
Conductor AOC (Became Conductor RAOC then RLC)
First Class, Staff Sargeant Major ASC (Supply functions RASC merged into RAOC in 1965 and merged with Conductor RAOC in 1967)
Master Gunner, First Class RA
First Class, Staff Sargeant Major APC (Became a commissioned rank)
Schoolmaster, 1st Class AEC (Became a commissioned rank)
RAMC was not among them.
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Thank you, Mike, for that comprehensive rundown of appointments and changes, very useful. I wonder which of the appointments that you listed wore subject badge. Perhaps the apparent maroon is a discoloured scarlet, as suggested above.