Economy Issues in the Corps ?

[KLR]

As has been discussed before there are a number of all GM badges that do not appear on official lists. Many, to be sure, are fakes (or eg Canadian !), but some appear to be genuine and other reasons for their existence must be sought. Some, like the Gaunt Notts & Derby appear to be pre war TF
(next time Im at Kew I'll try to find further info on AVC badges)

[2747andy]

Originally Posted by KLR

(next time Im at Kew I'll try to find further info on AVC badges)

That would be appreciated - Many thanks!

Andy

[dak580]

Does anyone else have an all GM AVC they could post images of?

G’day Andy

Here are some pictures of my all brass AVC I’ve always been of the opinion it was 100% original.

Cheers
John

[enfant perdus]

Wasn't the ADC formed after the War (1919 IIRC)? That being the case, I would expect any non-pierced versions would be highly suspect.

[2747andy]

Originally Posted by enfant perdus

Wasn't the ADC formed after the War (1919 IIRC)? That being the case, I would expect any non-pierced versions would be highly suspect.

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Following the mistakes from the Boer War there was huge pressure for the reform of the Army Veterinary Service from all quarters including the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, politicians and the general public. In 1903 a Warrant created an Army Veterinary Corps of NCOs and men employed in veterinary duties and in 1906 it combined with the Army Veterinary Department to become recognisable as the RAVC of today. In 1907, Major General Sir Frederick Smith became Director General and was dedicated to improving the efficiency of the AVC, reorganising the territorial force and introducing modern veterinary equipment

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On 27 November 1918 King George V conferred the Royal prefix to the Corps in recognition of the work of the AVC, which then became RAVC and a change of badge. So AVC definately formed before the First World War and not 1919!

Best regards - Andy

[Alan O]

Andy,

It say ADC - Dental Corps not Vets.

Alan

[2747andy]

Originally Posted by Alan O

Andy,

It say ADC - Dental Corps not Vets.

Alan

Whoops! So it does!!! Very sorry, seems I have a "V" "D" problem, with all these Vets and Dentists I'd better move to RAMC??

The info on AVC is useful anyway!!

Here is a simiilar link to the ADC/RADC;

http://www.ams-museum.org.uk/historyRADC.htm


Happy Mother's Day to all you "Mothers"!!

Andy